Life today seems incredibly complicated. I regularly find myself reading, researching and talking to my partner about the ways we can enjoy our life more (especially with our daughter) whilst working around our family’s limiatations. Although it’s mostly me that makes things challenging here, we also have to take into account the needs and developmentContinue reading “The beauty of the simple things”
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Crap poems part 15 – Heavy blanket, heavy sleep
Welcome to another crap poem! I’ve been searching for ways to keep our family warm through the cost of living crisis. Like so many other bill payers, if my utilities rise any further I don’t know how we’ll manage. Simple things like blankets and hoodies are at the ready, including my daughters super soft fleeceContinue reading “Crap poems part 15 – Heavy blanket, heavy sleep”
Words
We all have a ridiculous amount of power available to us the second we wake up in the morning and engage our lips. The words we choose to say are important. They aren’t just letters and numbers in a particular order to be found in the Oxford English Dictionary. They are so compelling they canContinue reading “Words”
NSUN Creative Exhibition – I’m an artist!
I feel incredibly lucky that, even though life hasn’t been wonderful this year, my creative outlets have really blossomed into a way of managing the worst days. With time and effort I’m starting to learn more about the parts of writing, learning and illustration that I adore, and the parts I hate. That means thatContinue reading “NSUN Creative Exhibition – I’m an artist!”
When Covid and LOW self-confidence collide
I’ve mentioned a few times that I managed to get Covid-19 thanks to the school-based germs of our daughter. My immune system is low, so the effects of Covid have been amplified. For several weeks I’ve struggled to eat, drink, talk, move, and at one point my breathing became a big problem too. Doctors foundContinue reading “When Covid and LOW self-confidence collide”
Haiku Hope part 10 – Oz
Welcome to another Haiku Hope! This time I’m writing about my blue heeler pup pal, the only cartoon I can watch without scratching my eyeballs – Bluey. This was just a bit of fun following a conversation I had with our daughter, and I thought it would make a good post for here. ********** OzContinue reading “Haiku Hope part 10 – Oz”
Mental illness – do we need to break down to build back up?
********** Trigger warning – this post will talk about mental illness and crisis situations. I will discuss my own mental illnesses and the circumstances of others (including the outline of a suicide attempt) as part of the explanation, followed by coping systems and support networks. If you are struggling with mental health then, rather thanContinue reading “Mental illness – do we need to break down to build back up?”
Crap Poems part 14 – Covid-19
Welcome to another crap poem! It’s been a weird week and my chronic pain and mental strain have both been suffering since I contracted covid via our daughter. Annoying. It’s difficult to describe the aching that the coughing causes, the stomach cramps, the arm aches and the anger that you feel because the coughing makesContinue reading “Crap Poems part 14 – Covid-19”
Missing something you never had…
***Trigger warning*** This post is specifically about the feeling of loss as a parent. I’ll talk about failed IVF, failed adoption, infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and similar subjects that may be upsetting. If you feel you need support either with your mental health or you want help after becoming unexpectedly unexpectant, then visit my supportContinue reading “Missing something you never had…”
Cogito, ergo sum. Staying present through mental illness.
As I delve deeper into the end stages of my degree learning, I’m also delving deeper into mental illness support, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. As a result of my decision to learn about mental illness, I’m also forced to delve deeper into my own mind, and try to translate the madness within coherently. ItContinue reading “Cogito, ergo sum. Staying present through mental illness.”
Creative Steph 