Poem: Continuous
Thoughts loop Cycling circuitry Orbiting on and on For a moment cushioned landing. Then off Doing the rounds The usual stops on route –...
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Dear unwelcome guest
To the new visitor in my mind and memory but no longer in my life. Yes. You are right, I do need help. Your timing is impeccable but I...
Sometimes we need to talk and that’s ok. And sometimes we don’t, and that's ok too.
I have anxiety, depression and pure OCD. On my bad days, they have me. TMI?! As a Time to Change Champion and a media volunteer for the...
Poem: It's Time to Change
I am so pleased that this poem I wrote after volunteering at my local football club for Time to Change last year is going to be shared...
Poem: Glasses
They wear me and I am see-through, Exposed, uncovered Yet modestly hiding. The absolute worst Is in my mind. Stereo Vision. Doubt, Guilt....
Poem: Lipstick Warrior
The day begins And I just know It's going to be One of those days. I dress myself With extra care. Trying hard Not to look down. A touch...
Poem : Today again (Haiku #2)
Who am I today? I think so therefore I am. Feeling everything. Poetry #SelfExpression #EverythingElse
Poem: Following Flamingos (Haiku #1)
Never giving up Just following flamingos Through rose tinted skies. By Lena Britnell Poetry #SelfExpression #MentalIllness
Poem: Because everyday should be Mothers' Day
Mum, All that I am, I owe to you. The good bits I mean, The stuff that’s true. The things that come naturally, To love, to care. To be...
Poem: Me today, me tomorrow
It’s shaped me; all this stuff before, Though sometimes I don’t want to remember no more. The sense of being different, being set apart,...
Poem: All I have is this
Just one beer, seemed a good idea Until it led to another. Two led to three, numbed as need be Pushing bad thoughts undercover. Bad...
Let it out
Earlier this year I read a great book about writing as therapy. Let it Out by Katie Dalebout is about the benefits of journaling, keeping...
Do you know your own strengths?
As part of my MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) I am doing an assignment focused on developing my key character strengths....
I'm back!
I was able to make some great progress at my last two classes - working on sets of four blocks at a time I was able to choose fabrics,...
6 years later and here we are...
When was the last time you made a decision to start doing something and started right away? Or stopped something and got right on the...
A quilters progress (or not)
I have been a bit lax this week on this project having gotten of to a bit of a manic start I have had somewhat of a crash. Choosing and...
A new project
I am lucky enough to spend my Tuesday mornings in the company of a delightful group of ladies at a Patchwork and Quilting Class at my...
My first post (nervous!!)
Welcome to my blog! It has taken me months to work up the courage to create it and now finally start posting! I hope you like the design...