We all have a past. Hopefully for most of us there are parts of it which when recalled still make us smile or laugh. They bring back the memory of childhood friends, or people we no longer have contact with. My last post to my brother seemed to trigger a lot of happy memories of … More Memories. What have you hidden away?
We lived in 108. A semi detached house at the top of the hill. Our road had houses on both sides, and was lined with cherry blossom trees. We were the last house on the hill. Across the road from us was an abandoned green area, of uncut grass, weeds and rapeseed. At the very … More To you little brother, my forever friend.
Letter 16 is two letters to the same person, a husband and an ex. The writer is the founder of the blog ReMemories Magazine. Letter One: To my ex, Remember this letter I wrote you (below)? No? I thought not. That’s why you’re now my ex. Signed, Liberated Previous letter: Dear husband, We’ve been through … More Series of letters. Letter 16.
This letter writer wishes to remain anonymous. The very brave and strong writer shares a lifetime of anxiety, depression and at times self harm. They write this from the viewpoint of hope. This is a quite a long letter which had me hooked from the start. It is a letter which I believe could be … More Series of letters. Letter 15
There are so many things I love about being a mom, but my favourite of all is the power I have to embarrass my children. Sometimes it takes everything within me to resist. It might be a simple “I love you” shouted in their direction, or a kiss planted at just the right wrong time. … More A hidden joy of parenting. The power to embarrass our children.
When we were teenagers we felt pressure to fit in, and we did all we could to do so. I watch my own children, some now teenagers, and they would do anything to ensure they do not stand out. Hair is straightened, as that is the way hair is worn. The clothes they wear, the … More I admit I’m a cheating mom.
Statistics tell us 1. One in four children will experience sexual abuse by the age of eighteen. 2. 90% of abuse is by someone they know and trust. 3. 82% do not tell anyone. How do we help our children to stay safe.
I saw this picture first on Aoibheanns Pink Tie facebook page . A fabulous charity helping families of children with cancer. I originally saw it a few weeks ago, but the question it asks has stayed with me. Who would I like to sit with? Would I chose a famous figure from the past? Someone … More If you could, who would you choose to spend five minutes with?
From the moment my first born was placed in my arms I became a different person. I don’t mean a mother, or a more caring individual, nor do I mean a stay at home carer. No, I became a lioness. In the early days if I heard someone criticize comment, on how early my child … More Beware. This mama can still bite!
Letter number 14 in “a series of letters” is written by the blogger AshleyNicole A Silent Love Letter. As my eyes gently open this morning and expose my mind to this world of troubles, I find that it is your enigmatic soul they drift to. I subconsciously exhale with the liberation my love for you … More Letter number 14
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