I’m haven’t been feeling Christmas the last few years; I know, I know, blasphemous, but it’s the truth. Just call me the Grinch. I’m 32, I don’t have kids and I just don’t get excited anymore, it’s a strange feeling. However, I won’t bore you all and complain about the holidays, instead I’m going to…
Category: family
My View on Disability was Influenced by my Nan, Here’s Why
Last week I sat down with Vix Meldrew for her awesome new podcast and discussed sex and disability, relationships, women that inspire me and how we can all do better at raising the voices of marginalised groups. Go listen to my episode here. I felt like I’d known Vix forever and I am pretty much…
My Favourite Birthday Presents: Jellycat Bashful Bunnies
I turned 31 two weeks ago (don’t all rush to tell me I don’t look it) and I got a some lovely presents but my absolute favourites were these adorable Jellycat Bashful bunnies from my nephew and niece. They’re super soft, hella cute and make me think of my favourite little dudes, so of course…
What I’ve Learnt At CBT So Far
I apologise in advance as this is probably going to be a long one. I’ve been going to CBT for a while now and I can honestly say that it is working for me. I’ve tried various talking therapies in the past and they’ve not really been what I expected or helped me in any…
I’m Not Scrooge: Why I Find Christmas Difficult
Apparently if you don’t like Christmas or can’t get into ‘the Christmas spirit’ you’re miserable and a Scrooge. Okay, mate, sure. Have you ever wondered why someone doesn’t like Christmas? I’m not cheerless, a killjoy or the Grinch, I just find Christmas time really hard. If you’re new to my blog, I’ll give you some…
Taking the ‘Step’ Out of Stepdad: Blood Doesn’t Equal Family
‘Family is not defined by blood, it is built and maintained through love.’ My grandad Ray was technically my mum’s stepdad; my brother and I knew no different and grew up calling him ‘grandad’ because that’s exactly who he was. We (my mum, brother and I) moved in with my grandparents when I was five…
Wilson’s Give A Dog A Bone – Pet Sitting and Dog Walking in West Lancashire
Before we get into this – I’ve not been paid and this post isn’t sponsored, blah blah. Wilson’s Give A Dog A Bone is my younger brothers business; he set up four months ago, after wanting to do it for years, and I thought what better way to show off what he does than on…
Toddlerlife #5
A few weeks ago I travelled back up north to spend a week with my family. I stayed for eight days and my nephew slept over at my Mum’s house seven out of those eight nights. I couldn’t move without him; he followed me to the bathroom, he sat on my knee at any given…
Toddlerlife #4
I’m back at it again with the things my 3 year old nephew says. He’s such a little bundle of joy, although if he knew I’d called him ‘little’ he’d correct me because he’s ‘big’ now – apologies, Kainey. KP – What you doing? Me – Eating Chinese KP – What you eating Chinese for?…
Buh Bye Negativity: Cutting out Toxic People
How many times do you give a person, ‘one more chance’? Why do you keep forgiving them when they let you down? Why are they part of your life if all they do is cause hassle, stress, emotional turmoil? After almost 30 years, I’ve finally learned that it’s okay to cut off toxic people. It’s…