word for the year
Attachment, Authenticity and Jordan Pickford
I’ve never really been into football before. Usually preferring motorbike racing than football. It’s still my preferred sport however since meeting my boyfriend in 2020 I have found myself to now be a fan of football. Something I didn’t think I’d ever say. Until recently if you asked me to name football players I would still be naming Teddy Sheringham, Ryan Giggs, Pa…
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motherhood
Mental Health of a Solo Parent - Part 4 - Holidays
I think I'm quite good at being able to not compare my life to those online. "Comparison is the thief of joy". Sometimes it can be hard. I don't have a big social circle, in fact the majority of my friends live around the country so it's not easy to just all get together. My family is small, other than my boyfriends family which is quite large…
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solo parenting
Pub Fridays
I picked my two boys up from school, we popped to a shop then drove a different route home. “Pub?” I didn’t really expect a reaction from them but my youngest son Harry immediately said “Yes please!” so I drove straight into the pub car park. It was a lovely summers day (which don’t seem to happen often at the moment) We got our drinks and sat outside at a picnic …
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word for the year
Mid Year 'Word for the Year' Update
A little update on how I’m doing with my word of the year. “Authentic”. I’ve just got back from an amazing weekend away with my wonderful boyfriend. We went to Butlin’s in Bognor Regis for the 90’s Weekender. My boyfriend often calls me a 90’s girl…I still listen to 90’s music and one of my “quirks” (as he puts it) is still being a big fan of Right Said Fred (sadly …
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motherhood
Mental Health of a Solo Parent - Part 3 - Perspective
I saw a post on LinkedIn recently that really hit home to me. It was a lady talking about her two grown up sons, one who lives away from home but visiting, talking loud early in the morning. But instead of complaining at the noise and hoping they'd tidy up after themselves she chose to lay and enjoy the sound of her boys laughing together and having fun and in he…
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