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She was like me – Always putting on a face to fit each occasion or person she was speaking to at the time. There was one for school drop off and pick up. One for Monday’s client, one for Friday’s client. Occasionally she’d put one on for her husband. One for the person she walked…
Read MoreThe whole COVID-19 isolation Experience for me was a bit different, I found that I couldn’t spend as much time Going out like I usually do. Before COVID-19 I was able to catch up with all my friends, We were able to go out to the pubs, Fringe clubs And also to theatre…
Read MoreThe first thing I learned from chronic pain is that hope is dangerous. It took the first couple of years of regular punishment and debilitating pain to realise that if I allowed myself to hope, I would convince myself I could pretend to be normal. And if I did something normal… ate something normal, walked…
Read MoreI was born to be somebody; we all are. And mostly I like that I’ve been different, a bit messier. I definitely didn’t waste my youth. I haven’t made monetary gains but it’s been rich with unique and daring experiences that’ll inform what I do in my 30s, 40s, 50s… and 60s if I get…
Read MoreEver stood in front of the mirror and looked into your own eyes? I mean a deep look, not a cursory glance. What do you see? Years ago, I did this and I saw a young boy with blue eyes, blonde hair, full of innocence and vigour. Bursting of dreams and wild expectations. And I…
Read MoreCW: Sexual Assault I would like to deliberate regarding Gang Members (my dissociated parts) as it is almost an institution. Allow me to cope with the realisation of the devastation, through courage and strength of mind. Fear is a voice I often hear, year after year. Although it may appear, at times it seems…
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