I’ve always been the family peace-keeper. As an adult, I’ve learned that people don’t always appreciate the efforts that I go through to keep that peace. Sometimes they’d prefer to just have it out and they’re okay with tension and tears. But for me, I find it incredibly hard to sit with that and try …
Being kind to myself
I don’t know what to write, but I want to start writing again…so here I am. It’s been a rough few years. There’s been good…there’s been amazing…but it’s also been rough. I moved to the coast and bought my very first home. I moved my Mum to the same city so we could be closer …
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There are moments in life where our path...our choices, or non-choices,...smacks us in the face. This past week has been one of those for me and I'm working through grief that I knew was there but didn't realise how deep it ran. As long as I can remember, I wanted children. More specifically, I wanted …
Checking In and Checking Self
I haven't written for a few weeks. Life has been a bit crazy - good crazy, but crazy nonetheless. My birthday was AMAZING! I cried happy tears all day long... and honestly, have never in my adult life felt so loved as I did that day. It was overwhelming and I am so filled with …
Fifty and Fabulous
Today is my 50th birthday. I woke up at 5:30 this morning, feeling fantastic and ready to take on the world! I also am proud of myself. To be honest, I was a bit worried that having a glass of wine this past Saturday would put me back on the path of having it daily …
90 Days…and then?
I reached my 90 day AF goal yesterday. This past 90 days has been eye opening, to say the least. Here's my take on it: Month 1 - The first couple weeks were tough. Then those 'pink clouds' you hear about kicked in and everything was AMAZING. I had so much energy and was incredibly …
Moving in to the new year
Today & tomorrow is Samhain, which is a celebration of the end of the harvest and the start of the coldest half of the year. This transition celebrates the beginning of spiritual new year for Pagans and is a time to honour our ancestors. A time to reflect on the past year, and prepare for …
What’s in a word?
I have never liked the word 'booze'. It makes me bristle and also stirs up a bit of defensiveness. I remember a time a friend casually commented about another friend and I picking up wine for dinner with 'you guys like your booze!' I got defensive, because enjoying a glass or two of wine doesn't …
Dating during a pandemic
More than likely, we all know and love a conspiracy theorist or two. Whether family, or a close friend, there is likely someone in your life who buys in to a conspiracy - or a whole host of them. Sometimes it’s a family member who believes some right-wing things that are meant to sway politics. …
Living in the time of lockdowns
As of last night, I can no longer leave my city...and no one can come in. Restaurants are to be completely closed by 11pm and stores are back to maximum 50% capacity. We are able to meet with a maximum of 6 people - which is actually better than what friends in Melbourne have where …