Listen (verb): Take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request I’ve felt so low this week. I had to message my boss earlier to say “really sorry, I’m logging off, this week is …
Launch Day
Launch (verb): To start or set in motion Dear actual-real-life, someone-other-than-me reader, So it’s here: Tuesday 9th June 2020, it’s “launch” day for my blog. No party, no fanfare, just a few messages to let friends and family know that …
Am I Even a Mum?
Mother (noun): A woman in relation to her child or children (verb): Bring up (a child) with care and affection (verb): Give birth to Firstly, apologies …
Square Three
Square one (noun): A starting point; initial stage or step I woke up today, and it’s tough as hell. Nearly three months later, and I’m completely caught off guard, as I thought it had been getting better. Ahh the joys …
There’s No Place at Home
Priority (noun): Something that is regarded as more important than others I know it’s normal to question your existence and the point of life when going through grief; it’s all brought to the fore. The big questions are those we …
The Seasons of Friendship
Seasonal (adjective): Fluctuating or restricted according to the time of year This is a blog I’ve been struggling with. I want to figure out where my head is, but I’ve been burying it in the sand for so long. What …
What are the Chances?
Chance (noun): a possibility of something happening When I was in hospital, the window in my room was ajar. Just a tiny bit. All alone, as I peered to my right, there was a gust of wind and a leaf …
What Not To Say
Grief (noun): intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death If you know someone who is grieving and you think “I don’t know what to say” – just try. Because just imagine if everyone took your approach. Where would your grieving …
Self-Awareness For Parents
Baby brain (noun): A state of impaired memory, concentration, or mental agility supposedly experienced during pregnancy or after giving birth. Disclaimer: I wrote this post during an angry phase last year. I do stand by it, it’s still true. I’m …
Becoming a Net Receiver
Receiver (noun): a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’s happy receiving. I’m the type of person who will take the last chip on a …