I have just realised that I have all these pictures, ideals and beliefs in my head about women in relationships and on how a woman should be in a relationship. For so long I was unaware of these pictures as […]
Women in Relationships – The Pictures of How A Woman Should Be Read »
About two months ago I was invited to have some regular contact with an elderly woman who has been diagnosed with dementia and now lives in a home for elderly people with this condition. So I went to meet her
People With Dementia – Checking Out Read »
Since 2007, I have lost over 12 stone (76 kg) without dieting. I often get asked how I lost weight, so here is my story… As a child and then into my teens I was always very skinny and acutely
How I Lost Weight: Sustaining a Weight Loss of 12 Stone & Counting… Read »
Recently I attended my Nonna’s (grandmother’s) funeral. Nonna was such a constant person in my life. We shared a close and playful relationship. I saw her nearly every weekend and it was wonderful to spend so much time with her.
Attending a Funeral and Choosing Love Read »
Am I allowed to say that? Am I allowed to eat this? Am I allowed to not want to eat this? Am I allowed to wear these clothes today? Am I allowed to talk to men like that? Am I
Am I Allowed to be this? Finding a Balance in True Expression Read »
When I became a father, I felt being a wise and dedicated dad was the best type of father to be for my sons. I didn’t consider just being me was an option. I grew up with a ‘wise dad’;
Wise Dad, Dedicated Dad – or Just Being Me? Read »
I cherish the opportunity Christmas brings for me to build relationships and meet more people. The month of December can be a great month. The gradual incline towards the festive season is one that brings a great deal of excitement
Something About Christmas Read »
Last Christmas I received the most unexpected and miraculous present ever. I was speaking with my Mom, with whom I have had a difficult relationship for many years, particularly the last 3, and I noted a change in me: let me
The Best Christmas Present Ever Read »
I have lately observed that there are certain times when my exercise rhythm is off or non-existent, and when I get so caught up in the ‘busyness’ of my day and the many things that I feel I’m responsible for
My Exercise Routine: Inspired to Develop a True Exercise Rhythm Read »
Today I stand here as a beauty-full woman. I look at myself and am blown away with who I see before me: a strong, confident, powerful and truly beautiful woman. Not something I pictured for myself when I was a
Just last week I shared an email conversation with a friend in which, amongst other things, I asked how they were, and in return they did the same. Normally part of me would say I am amazing, which I am,
The Beauty in Being Completely Honest and Just Being Me Read »
I have had a few people recently meet me and think that I have always been this fit and this healthy and that it must be easy for me when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. Today it is
The Way of the Livingness & Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices Read »
On a recent Early Childhood placement, I felt the enormity of the real responsibility of a teacher. I have been a qualified teacher for 13 years and always consider myself to be developing and learning. As part of the required
My Teaching Philosophy – The Real Responsibility of a Teacher Read »
My Sister and I: My Distant Relationship with my Sister From the beginning of our lives it has felt as though my sister and I were destined to have a distant relationship. Sharing experiences with friends of their relationships with
Roseleen is my mother’s name, but most people called her Rose, like the beautiful flower. She is on her own now as my father passed a few years back. Since my father’s passing I have noticed much change in my
My Mother – Beautiful Flower, Beautiful Angel Read »