I’m drowning. The house is dirty and untidy. We need a new vacuum cleaner, but there is no money for one. There is a pile of unfolded sheets on the couch that’s been there for months. The couch in my room is covered in clean clothes that need folding and putting away, some of which […]
The myth of motherhood
There is long held myth in society, that motherhood is all a woman should aspire to and that it is all a woman needs to be fulfilled. Tonight I came home from drinks with my business associates and I hated it. I hated coming home to my children. I may be crucified for saying this, […]
There is more to live for
For the longest time, the kids have kept me alive. I got up every morning because I had to make them breakfast and send them off to school. I got out of bed in the afternoon because I didn’t want them to think that I spent the whole day in bed (I sometimes do). I […]
I don’t people very well
While I haven’t been diagnosed with autism by an actual professional type person, I am fairly convinced I have it. Everything I’ve read about autism in girls and women aligns with my experiences and even before I knew that autism presented differently in girls, I knew that I had autistic traits that explained so much […]
The dangers of feeling the feelings
This mindfulness business is not for the faint of heart, especially when it comes to being mindful of your feelings. I used to be awesome at this, but somewhere along the way, I discovered that it was easier to avoid them and have began using a whole range of avoidance and distraction strategies just so […]
