Tag: long distance
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Holding It Together with PVA and Hope
It’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to write and honestly the days have started to blur into one another. Lately, I’ve begun to see the cracks forming… cracks that Dan used to hold together so effortlessly. He was the gorilla glue keeping everything in place and now it’s just me… barely holding…
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Navigating the Chaos
As I approach my luteal phase, I can feel the shift happening within me… like a quiet storm brewing. For anyone unfamiliar with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), it’s a hormonal condition that feels like being hijacked by an alternate version of yourself. I’m not dangerous (don’t worry), but I do become wildly out of character.…
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Finding Time (or Not) and Navigating the Chaos
It’s been a few days since I last sat down to write, and let me tell you… it’s not because I didn’t want to. Life is relentless right now. Doing everything solo means I’m juggling all the things, all the time. From keeping the kids alive and semi-happy to walking the dog, working, and trying to…
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The Ripple Effect of Kindness
We’re all guilty of deflecting our emotions onto others, it’s human nature. Whether it’s a bad mood, stress, or just being in a rush, we’ve all had moments where our tone, body language, or words hit harder than we intended. While we can’t always predict how our actions are received, we can try to do better. Here’s…
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Life in the In-Between
It feels like he’s been gone forever, even though it’s not even been a week. His side of the bed already doesn’t smell like him, and his clothes, once rotating endlessly between the laundry and radiator, are slowly disappearing back into his cupboard. I caught myself sniffing one of his jumpers earlier like some lovesick…
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Embracing Change and Building Connection
Change. It’s one of those words that feels heavy, isn’t it? We talk about it like it’s this mountain we need to climb, often focusing on everything we aren’t doing to support our goals. But when was the last time we stopped to ask what we are doing that doesn’t serve us? Instead of always thinking, What do I…
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Finding My Flow: Day One as a Solo Parent
The day started with getting the girls to breakfast club… something I’m patting myself on the back for because, let’s be honest, mornings are not our strong suit. Success, in my world, means reasonably brushed hair, half-ironed clothes, clean teeth, and something vaguely nutritious in their bellies… all achieved without shouting. It’s rare but oh,…
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Goodbye for Now, But Not Forever
Tuesday night will go down as one of the hardest we’ve faced as parents. At 3am, Erin woke in a complete panic that Daddy had left. And of course, he had. She was inconsolable, sobbing in my arms for two straight hours. She’s my emotional twin, bless her, drowning in feelings so big they threaten…
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The Countdown is Over
I woke up this morning to an empty side of the bed and the sudden realisation that my soulmate has set off on his adventure. My heart is bursting with pride and excitement for him, knowing how much he’s earned this, how long he’s waited, and how tirelessly he’s worked without a single complaint. Dan’s…
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Drinks and Deep Thoughts
3 days to go… It’s nearly midday, and I’m still in bed. A rare occurrence. Somehow, I’ve dodged a hangover, despite how much fun we had last night. I genuinely couldn’t tell you the last time I stayed up late, let my hair down, and actually wanted to drink. Life is so busy, and rest often feels…
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