In the third trimester and 38th week of my third pregnancy, I had my first encounter with the fashion industry. I was super plus-sized. I could have… Read more “Dress for the life you want…”
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It’s NOT always ok, to not be ok
Last week I caught the tail end of a rumour. It wasn’t a nice one, in fact, it was the type that can destroy lives. As I… Read more “It’s NOT always ok, to not be ok”
Evolve…or maybe don’t
‘Congratulations, you’ve finished.’ ‘Yes, I’ve finished.’ ‘Must be a great feeling.’ ‘Yes, I feel great,’ I lie. ‘So when is it out?’ ‘As soon as I can… Read more “Evolve…or maybe don’t”
The Man under the Bridge
He appeared as if by magic. One day there was nobody under the bridge and the next, there he was. He sat perched upon the grey concrete… Read more “The Man under the Bridge”
It’s time
Be kind to others but most of all be kind to yourself… Last Saturday night we attended a surprise fortieth birthday party. It was for one of… Read more “It’s time”
God only knows what I’d be without you…
WARNING: THIS BLOG MAY INDUCE BARF If you believe in love, you also believe in destiny, that hidden power that controls every future event. The secret force… Read more “God only knows what I’d be without you…”
Ob-la-di Ob-la-dah…Life goes on …
As sure as the sun rises every morning, it always forgets to shine in Ireland. As little as five times a year, I receive the phone call… Read more “Ob-la-di Ob-la-dah…Life goes on …”
What you see is not always what you get…
At 5.30am on a Monday morning, three weeks ago, I awoke in active labour. The contractions were approximately four minutes apart and were rapidly increasing in severity.… Read more “What you see is not always what you get…”
The Buster Years – The Final Race
The moment of impact – The lights came from nowhere and then hit. Shards of light mixed with rain flew from his eyes, scattering outwards, moments of… Read more “The Buster Years – The Final Race”
To you…you know who you are,
There is only one relationship more complex than that of mother and daughter, more perplexing than marriage and more frustrating than siblings. It can be scarier than… Read more “To you…you know who you are,”