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Crap poem 53 – What happened?

Hi everyone, and welcome to my 53rd crap poem as part of the COPE campaign. This will probably be my last Christmas themed poem this year, so I’m going out with a bang (sort of). I wrote this while considering how stressful Christmas has become in our home, and the stress seems to be fixatedContinue reading “Crap poem 53 – What happened?”

Hold humour part 7 – more Christmas jokes

Hi everyone, welcome back to the 7th edition of terrible jokes as part of the Hold Humour distraction project in the COPE campaign. We’re just a few days away from the big day, so I’ve chosen to continue these jokes in a wintery and festive theme. There are no repeats, so if you want toContinue reading “Hold humour part 7 – more Christmas jokes”

Haiku hope 26 – Flimsy intentions

Hi everyone and welcome to another Haiku Hope as part of the COPE campaign. This time I’m focussing on another BIG stress we think about at this time of the year – food. Christmas is something I talk about often, and like many of you, I look forward to the eating just as much asContinue reading “Haiku hope 26 – Flimsy intentions”

Obsessive compulsive Christmas

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post will talk about mental illness, OCD and compulsive behaviour, and how it all affects our mental health. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. Alternatively, for help and support please visit the mental health and suicide prevention support lines page on this website. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Obsessive compulsive disorder isContinue reading “Obsessive compulsive Christmas”

Hold humour part 6 – more Christmas jokes

Hi everyone, welcome back to the 6th edition of terrible jokes as part of the Hold Humour distraction project in the COPE campaign. Once again, because of the time of year, I’ve chosen to keep these jokes to a festive theme. There are no repeats, so if you want to read a few more (bad!)Continue reading “Hold humour part 6 – more Christmas jokes”

Haiku hope 25 – Room at the table?

Hi everyone and welcome to another Haiku Hope as part of the COPE campaign. This time I’m focussing on the stress we all think about at this time of the year – other people. Christmas is something I talk about often, in fact, I find it one of the most hopeful times of year asContinue reading “Haiku hope 25 – Room at the table?”

Body confidence, mental strain and disability

**********TRIGGER WARNING********** This post will talk about weight, health, miscarriage and baby loss and how it affects our mental health. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. Alternatively, for help and support please visit the mental health and suicide prevention support lines page on this website. ********* Hmmm. It feels like I talkContinue reading “Body confidence, mental strain and disability”

Crap poem 52 – ‘Twas the fright before Christmas

Hi everyone, and welcome to my 52nd crap poem as part of the COPE campaign. In keeping with my most recent Melodie’s, I’ve written another festive poem, this time with an alternative take on the Christmas spirit. For me at least, this represents a more acute vision of my childhood holidays, and I know I’mContinue reading “Crap poem 52 – ‘Twas the fright before Christmas”

Hold humour part 5 – more Christmas jokes!

Hi everyone, welcome back to the 5th edition of terrible jokes as part of the Hold Humour distraction project. Once again, because of the time of year, I’ve chosen to keep these jokes to a festive theme. Here are the next 5. I hope they make you smile (or cringe)! ********** Joke 1 Q: WhyContinue reading “Hold humour part 5 – more Christmas jokes!”

The challenges of a chronic Christmas

It’s Christmas time, that’s for sure, but sadly there’s plenty to be afraid of. As with every year, I found myself watching Christmas movies way back in November. Not only did they make me feel festive, they made me THINK festive too. But as the weeks flew by, and I gradually drudged through a pileContinue reading “The challenges of a chronic Christmas”