Why you need your friends

Why you need your friends

In the last year I’ve been in love, fallen out of love, moved out of a house, moved into a house, slid a wedding ring from my finger and cried a lot of tears over relationships.  Despite the fact that…

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Reading, listening, watching – November

Reading, listening, watching – November

I’ve had a lot more time on my hands recently since I moved into my flat on my own – and especially since I work four days’ a week and no longer have a commute beyond a 20-minute walk to…

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On contentment

On contentment

I’ve poured a lot of sadness into these pages over the years – particularly in the last 12 months.  I’ve shared my experiences of depression, anxiety, the break-up of my marriage and the dark times I went through prior to…

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Christmas planning + this year’s Christmas cards

Christmas planning + this year’s Christmas cards

Christmas is of course going to be a funny old time this year but I’m definitely not feeling sorry for myself as I know I’m incredibly lucky to absolutely adore spending Christmas with my family and friends.  The Christmas Market is…

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My first week of living alone

My first week of living alone

A little over a week ago I found myself waiting on my doorstep in Southsea for a man I knew only as ‘Dan’ to arrive and move me 25 miles east, back to Southampton where I had lived for most…

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