Welcome back to another haiku hope, this time focussing on life with Long Covid and the differences in my world since i started experiencing symptoms. The point of the haikus I write is supposed to be fun, so while LC is a massively miserable pain in the arse, I am still able to smile aboutContinue reading “Haiku Hope 15 – Long haul haiku”
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Introducing the COPE Campaign!
I’ve made the decision to evolve my existing Creative Coping Strategies campaign and rename it to the COPE Campaign, which stands for Creativity Opposing Painful Existence. The reason was mainly because I felt creativity can support ANY pain, not just the turmoil and stress that exists in our heads. In recent months, although I’ve beenContinue reading “Introducing the COPE Campaign!”
Crap poem 20 – The Score
Welcome back to my blog and another crap poem, this time trying to focus on how we win when life feels like one massive loss. This was a 3am creation, and it’s filled with problems, but the message at the end is important. If you can bear it, try to get there! ********** The ScoreContinue reading “Crap poem 20 – The Score”
Long Covid in a poem – a re-enactment of ‘I wanna be yours’ by John Cooper Clarke.
I wrote this while struggling with debilitating symptoms, most of which have now been attributed to Long Covid. I wrote this while feeling low, but that’s no longer an unusual feeling. I wrote this while burning internally from self-loathing, also not unusual. I wrote this while feeling sorry for my partner, and wishing he hadContinue reading “Long Covid in a poem – a re-enactment of ‘I wanna be yours’ by John Cooper Clarke.”
If forgiveness is a choice, why can’t I forgive myself?
Trashy television programmes are my sugar laced, sleep deprived, late night pleasure, and with my screeching tinnitus becoming my co-joined twin, I truly relish any distraction. Married at First Sight Australia (or MAFS, yes I’m a BIG fan) has been helping me through some of the worst days lately, with a new episode released everyContinue reading “If forgiveness is a choice, why can’t I forgive myself?”
Mental illness emergency breaks – being brave enough to stop.
Since cave people prized open their bleary eyes at the dawn of human-time, readying themselves for another day of hunting and gathering, there was only ever one goal, one desire, one dream, for the end of their evening. Was it charring and devouring their fleshy prize? No. Was it seeing friends and talking about tomorrowsContinue reading “Mental illness emergency breaks – being brave enough to stop.”
Gen-X – why are we so angry?
Fuck I’m old. 41 years on earth, yet I’ve barely learned a thing about effectively managing my stress, frustration and/or general upset. Recently I found myself thinking about the impact some people have on my life without ever fully knowing how important they are. Admittedly I’m unusual because of my social isolation, but there areContinue reading “Gen-X – why are we so angry?”
Parenting with mental illness – Should you offload on your offspring?
***Trigger warning*** This post covers parenting with a mental illness, ways to approach a conversation, and the effect it can have on children. There are multiple references to specific mental illnesses, and mention of self harm (without any detail). If you are looking for help and support then my Mental Health and Suicide Prevention SupportContinue reading “Parenting with mental illness – Should you offload on your offspring?”
ASD Parenting – imperfect movies make perfect peace!
It’ll be no surprise that I spent much of November and December enjoying festive films from the comfort of this bed. That enjoyment was amplified when our 6-year-old daughter was sat here with me engrossed by them too. Now, as a kid with ASD, her ability to get bored and distracted is undeniable and constant.Continue reading “ASD Parenting – imperfect movies make perfect peace!”
Mental health and creativity – when inspiration runs dry.
I make no secret of the unique distraction that creativity gives me. The quiet around me as I concentrate on writing something new, drawing something pointless and trying to teach these things to our daughter is consuming and, sometimes, essential. As I’ve tried to explain through my creative coping strategies campaign, using ANYTHING you enjoyContinue reading “Mental health and creativity – when inspiration runs dry.”
Creative Steph 