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I’ve thought long and hard about the contents and the title for this post, and there’s only one woman who I want immoraltalised on this site at the very beginning of this rambling moment… Adele. So, in her honour (as a nod of thanks for the many tears the album ‘30’ has encouraged since it’sContinue reading “41”

Highs and lows of being open to Mediums

Hmmmmm. A contentious subject, no? Someone who openly talks about the effect grief had on their mental health choosing to discuss the pros and cons of clairvoyance. Note – there are complexities in the field of clairvoyance, including the services offered by psychics, clairvoyance, mediums and many other people with the ability to communicate withContinue reading “Highs and lows of being open to Mediums”

Haiku Hope 1 – Succumb

Welcome! Are you looking for ideas for more pointless distractions? Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to Haiku Hope! As part of the Creative Coping Strategies campaign I’ve already introduced ‘Crap Poems’ and ‘Weird Words’ – little tasks for me to get involved in and showcase to you how simple it can be toContinue reading “Haiku Hope 1 – Succumb”

Processing Pride (or avoiding it)

I’m the first in the queue when you need reminding that you should CELEBRATE 🎉 SUCCESS! Of course you should – whatever you did (getting the stripes on the lawn right, mastering potty training, nailing the promotion, finishing an essay…whatever), you did a great job and you deserve a bloody party! Revel in it, wadeContinue reading “Processing Pride (or avoiding it)”

Crap Poems part 2 – Very, very frightening

The second edition of crap poems is here with a subject that was keeping me awake all night yesterday. I hate thunder and love lightning ⚡️, so last nights storm had a negative and fearful effect, as usual. Sometimes even when you close your eyes the lightning penetrates the blackout blind and wakes up theContinue reading “Crap Poems part 2 – Very, very frightening”

Weird Words Part 2 – Resarciate

I’ll try and keep these words as weird, different, unrelated and unexpected as possible. Its been on my mind since this idea went live (31 minutes ago 🤣). My second word relates to relationships and trying to mate things right. Resarciate Resarciate meaning on Dictionary.com – A transitive verb that means to make amends forContinue reading “Weird Words Part 2 – Resarciate”

Weird words part 1 – Jentacular

Holy shit she’s at it again. What are we here for now? Back to Creative Coping Strategies and proving that the possibilities are endless. Again, as I mentioned on the ‘Crap Poems‘ page, I was looking specifically to find a passtime that would give me 3 things; My own Creative Coping Strategy Something fun thatContinue reading “Weird words part 1 – Jentacular”

Crap poems- Part 1

No, I can’t quite believe I’m doing this either. I’m telling you guys, my wonderful visitors, to try creativity as a way of managing stress, mental UNhealth and Mental Illness when you find yourself with spiralling emotions. You know the moments I mean, when your head is overwhelmed by the sadness / pain / angerContinue reading “Crap poems- Part 1”

The magical power of Disney

I’d imagine nearly everyone understands how powerful a great film or series can be. That consuming, engrossed feeling that takes over when you’re drawn in by a story. Since lockdown, it feels like binge watching thee latest on-screen trend is one of life’s great pleasures. Documentaries are on constantly in our house, looking in detailContinue reading “The magical power of Disney”

War Paint

As part of the Creative Coping Strategies crusade I’ve been waffling on about, I want to try and broach many creative activities that you may not have thought of before. Creativity isn’t just about painting and writing (although those are both wonderful distractions if you enjoy them). The point of using creativity as a distractionContinue reading “War Paint”