We ALL know separation is one of the most painful experiences you can go through in this life and this stuff of ‘being human’. But sometimes we don’t understand how badly it hurts until we’re IN it. Breakups are physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Divorce is a relentless battle with someone else, yourself AND the state… Continue Reading
How our favourite fairy tales expose the secret tactics of abusive behaviour
*Guest post* Tangled happens to be both my favourite Disney princess movie, and my favourite interpretation of the fairy tale of Rapunzel. In this story, Mother Gothel raises Rapunzel in a tower, elevated and far away from the rest of the world. Mother Gothel tells Rapunzel that she is keeping her in the tower in order… Continue Reading
A eulogy for our dog Luna
This is Luna. She was my partner’s dog. We’ve been together for two years. She’s been with him for 12, right from when she was a tiny puppy. A few weeks ago we took both of our dogs out for a walk. We drove, which we often do even though it’s just up the road…. Continue Reading
