The Empty Nest
To clarify, my nest is not fully empty. I still have a gorgeous 14 year old who I think is as bewildered as I am by the silence in our …
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The Menopause strikes back
I turned 47 this week. Forty bloody seven. Whilst I was fully aware my birthday was approaching, the fact that is was my 47th round of birthday cake seemed incredulous. …
Falling into halls…
I have been like a leaking bucket for weeks; whilst in no way not wanting the kids to leave to go to Uni, I’ve struggled with the concept of two …
The feeling of being suffocated by an Octopus
This is a curious feeling…. The euphoria from the kids getting the A level results they worked so hard for has settled somewhat and been replaced by a hole in …
The next chapter: A week of two halves…
Last week was eventful, and the continuing proof that life often throws at me that one day never determines the next, emotionally speaking. Wednesday left me feeling raw, to say …