Their long-distance love story
“It suddenly all made sense. Life wasn’t black and white. There were shades of grey and that was perfectly okay.”
Their long-distance love story Read More »
“It suddenly all made sense. Life wasn’t black and white. There were shades of grey and that was perfectly okay.”
Their long-distance love story Read More »
Do we stay or do we go? An extremely difficult decision that I have been grappling with for the last few weeks, is whether to go ahead with a trip home to England from Japan or not. With the sudden appearance of yet another variant, do you call its bluff and not give in to
Travelling in the middle of a pandemic Read More »
“I had barely played the first chord when my teacher immediately stopped me. Wondering what on earth I could possibly have done wrong already, I turned to her questioningly and she explained.”
Unexpected life lessons from piano Read More »
“I have been sitting with the idea that no one has the power to make me feel anything. I alone am responsible for my own feelings and emotional interpretations of events.”
You have more control over your feelings than you think! Read More »
“A pap smear is a daunting procedure for anyone. However, for some women, it can be even more traumatic.”
Why I avoided a pap smear test for three years Read More »
“For the first time since becoming a mother, I decided to take a two-night break away alone.”
Time Away Walking on Miyajima Read More »
“Things can be going really well and my past can sometimes feel like it’s so far away.”
The cPTSD legacy: Flashbacks out of the blue Read More »
“I always knew I wanted to bring my children up to speak both Japanese and English fluently.”
Bilingualism: raising my children in Japan Read More »
“Things happen and plans fall apart It’s just a part of life.”
When life just happens and plans fall apart Read More »
“Who am I through the eyes of my kids?”
Who am I really? 15 Questions to my kids Read More »