The Power of the Pooch
With Daisy I found other ways to be. I built a much healthier relationship with alcohol, and myself.
Three Ways In Which I’ve Been A Mum
The joy that came with being a mum was worth the accompanying heartbreak.
Taking Troubled Youths Out Of Their Troubled Lives
Knowing someone cared enough about where I was made the difference.
One Of My All-Time Greatest Heroes
Sue always looked out for the ones who weren’t as strong; as popular, as easy to work with.
Waiting For Their Babies To Live
The black butterfly on the doctor’s desk was for their daughter. She’d gone overnight.
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
I was always a disappointment. I felt it and my Mum thought it.
I’m A Boarding School Survivor
At just 8 yrs old, the sudden withdrawal of love & security had enormous psychological effects.
Death Is Like Gravity, It’s Always There
Being a GP meant I spent a lot of time with people who were afraid of death.
You Just Can’t Cheat Experience
When I went into teaching I thought I’d chosen a job for life.
I Never Held Her Hand Again
She meant it nicely, she was kind but I felt embarrassed and a little guilty.
All You Could Hear Was “Mayday, Mayday”
As I listened to the vicar praying we came to a stop, and the ice cracked.
Into Bed With An Almond Magnum
I’m not sure I have ever loved anyone in the way I do The Nana.
IVF Doesn’t Define You
But it does determine whether you get to be a mum, or not.
You’re Rocking This Look
There’s a lot to be gained from the simple act of being understood by someone.
Just A Simple Day
What I would want most, is a day back with my dad, just me and him.
Get Off The Ice
Perhaps I was open to his advice because the decency he’d shown me had quickly built trust.
Advice Is Best When It’s Based On Mistakes
When we’re brave enough to share when things have gone wrong, we can learn so much more.
She Laughed That I’d Burn It
There was definitely a time when I did hate him, but I hated myself too.
Northern Lights vs Frozen Nappies
Overhead this amazing display, framed by frozen nappies.
You Are The Only Expert In You
I’d placed so much value on their experience that I’d completely undervalued my own.
That’s The Man He Is
He’s had two bypasses now, a triple at 22 years and a quadruple at 30 years.
There Is No Them & Us
My life had quickly spun on its’ axis. I wasn’t there as a professional observer this time.
He’ll Carry On, Work Shoes & All
I just found my keys and got in the car. It was weird seeing my dad like that.
We Don’t Go To Dances
Haven’t been for over 40 years – but I like that he still thinks of us that way.
The Subtleties of Courage
An inspiring demonstration of strength, all the more poignant for being so understated.
Still Technically a Kid
You can’t just leave someone to it in a whole new country like that. He had no-one.
I Just Cried In Tesco
Coronavirus is proving nasty, but it’s bringing out the nice in us.
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