I have words, flashing through my brain as emotions and thoughts, begging to be brought together into a story. Pain. Joy. Loneliness. Fear. Elation. Insecurity. Self doubt. Love. Worthlessness. Anxiety. Stress. Self-harm. Mental health. A few days ago, I sat outside of the Crisis Counselling Walk-In, frozen in place inside my car. I was spiralling. […]
We Need To Have A Chat…
Ok, cherished life partners. We need to have a chat. There is a word that you have been using incorrectly. VERY incorrectly. For a while now, I thought it was just my dear husband who did not understand the meaning of the word. I suffered in mumbled curse words and side eye glares silence, until […]
Our Vasectomy Story – As Told From a Woman’s Perspective
The day was finally here. We had planned for this moment. We did the research. We read the articles. We found the perfect doctor. We watched the videos. All of our preparation had reached its culmination. It was our vasectomy day. Travel My uterus was a jerk for our two labours: it chose the dead […]
My Depression
I don’t think I can pinpoint the exact moment I knew something had changed. I did not suddenly wake up one morning feeling sad and anxious. The changes in me were subtle and insidious, spanning many years. Depression had spread its roots through me, and I hadn’t even noticed. Depression was easy for me […]
3 AM
I love the 3 am version of people. Vulnerable. Honest. Real. Do you ever have words pop off the screen and settle right into your soul? I believe words hold immense power, but some quotes resonate more deeply within me. That was the case this morning when I found this quote on Instagram. I paused […]