The Sun, It Makes Me Happy It Makes You…Closer Than 2m

Today we went for a family walk to our local park. It is something we love to do as it feels like we are all disconnecting from urban life. It is quiet It is beautiful The scenary at our local park But today as soon as we arrived the car park was full, many people …

Maternity Leave Ends

Going back to work after maternity leave fills me with dread and sorrow.  I'm not looking forward to being away from my daughter missing out on her developmental milestones during the day. I know she will be in good hands looked after by nan, myself and my partner but I'm her mother. I feel that …

Parenthood

What was your life like before having children? Many people would describe it as existence blossoming with freedom, blessed with blissful nights, financial liberation and self- centred approach. I would say-  unappreciated HEAVEN. What is your life like now? My life appears as emotional mayhem filled with love & various responsibilities which I would not …

Pregnancy & Fear of the Future

Can't you sleep? Why do you wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety and worries looming over you.? It's so stresful to be pregnant and be awoken by the fear. Thinking about an upcoming labour doesn't help. Being flooded by imaginative thoughts about your funeral based on childbirth are terrifying but absolutely …

Religious Trap

I have been through a lot, I have seen a lot and I have learnt a lot. What I have learnt about life is that it's made of choices. We are decision makers not the Mighty God in heaven. Being brought up as a Roman Catholic I was always forced to believe that nothing is …