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Vulnerable – waking up, being sober
https://wakingupbeingsober.wordpress.com/2015/08/17/vulnerable
Waking up, being sober. And trying to make sense of what follows. That’s how I’m feeling at the moment. I haven’t re – committed to another year or whatever, and I have felt a few pangs lately, when ‘enjoying’ alcohol seems to be the thing to do. It did seem to trigger an ‘it’s not fair’ train of thought though. I even thought about having a glass of wine with dinner in the evening, then decided against it. Which I was very happy about the next day! August 17, 2015. August 17, 2015. That’s always i...
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Back to reality – waking up, being sober
https://wakingupbeingsober.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/back-to-reality
Waking up, being sober. And trying to make sense of what follows. I’ve been back home for almost a week, after a wonderful few days in Paris with Mr W. It’s our first wedding anniversary on Sunday, so the trip was really to celebrate our first year. For anyone who hasn’t been, I can’t recommend it highly enough! The treats and rewards system goes completely out of the window and suddenly I’m worrying about drinking. Ffs! I mean, really! Anyway, it didn’t last long. We enjoyed our sushi and that...I’...
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New Territories in Grief | snowdroplets
https://snowdroplets.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/new-territories-in-grief
New Territories in Grief. September 21, 2016. This grieving is new territory and I am learning as it unfolds. I haven’t experienced loss of this magnitude before, haven’t felt this intensity of sadness. It’s really difficult. In some ways it’s even more difficult because we’re experiencing personal losses not generally understood or acknowledged by others. That makes me extra thankful for this blogging community. Photo: Lost Lake, OR image ( https:/ i.ytimg.com/vi/XAMLGB0hUmk/maxresdefault.jpg. September...
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Baby shower success – Finding the mom in me
https://mommywithin.wordpress.com/2017/01/08/baby-shower-success
Finding the mom in me. January 8, 2017. Today I drove an hour to go to my friend’s baby shower — that was really a non-shower since my friend is not a fan of having attention put on her. I love driving. It’s a time when I’m not being pulled in different directions from coworkers, Facebook or my husband. I’m able to focus on me and the road. Could I handle it? Of course I can, said my inner voice. Of course. No matter what state I’m in. How am I today? I often wonder though how long this process will take...
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10 conversations a celebrity mum has before THAT post partum appearance - Mind The Baby
http://mindthebaby.ie/2015/05/02/10-conversations-a-celebrity-mum-has-before-that-post-partum-appearance
About Mind the Baby. 10 conversations a celebrity mum has before THAT post partum appearance. May 2, 2015. The Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the doors of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London today to greet the international press just hours after giving birth. To her baby girl. The royal baby had arrived! 8221; as she held her newborn and waved to the hordes of waiting photographers. Kate, Beyonce, Kim, even our own lovely Jennifer Maguire. And Pippa O’Connor. 2 How much time is “jus...
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Great Blog from Different Shores: Don’t tell me I’m a failure — Different Shores. Postcards from non-parenthood – ramblesandstruggles
https://ramblesandstruggles.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/dont-tell-me-im-a-failure-different-shores-postcards-from-non-parenthood
Great Blog from Different Shores: Don’t tell me I’m a failure Different Shores. Postcards from non-parenthood. December 12, 2016. January 24, 2017. When I’m on Twitter I often run a search for #IVF or #infertility to see what the latest news is in that arena. I often come across fertility clinics and infertility support pages that post up things like this: And this stupidly oxymoronic one: And these vaguely sinister ones: Where to start? I usually just ignore memes but in the []. Liked by 1 person. On 1 ...
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December 2016 – ramblesandstruggles
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Positive end to 2016. December 16, 2016. January 24, 2017. Inspired by a fantastic blogger. This seems like a great way to end the year on a positive note:. Things I’m grateful for:. I am lucky to call myself a home owner. A small group of close friends who I love. A supportive and loving husband who I would be lost without. A ridiculously comfy bed (not to be under-estimated). Dancing this week I went out dancing with 2 colleagues we just danced to cheesy music and I loved it. December 15, 2016. I’m loo...
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Moving forward is a tricky thing… – ramblesandstruggles
https://ramblesandstruggles.wordpress.com/2016/12/15/moving-forward-is-a-tricky-thing
Moving forward is a tricky thing…. December 15, 2016. January 25, 2017. Just when you think you are fine you find yourself breaking down without any warning. Recently I’ve been feeling like I’m doing a lot better. I’m aware our pending holiday (we fly on Sunday) could be the reason behind it, almost like it’s a false ok but I take a bit of comfort in my mind being given a break for a while. I literally can’t even wait to travel to the airport that’s how excited I am. Positive end to 2016. I’m sorry...
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Coping: This is Who We Are – Entry 7 “Surviving The Specter” – Dear Hope
https://wemustbebroken.com/2015/07/30/coping-this-is-who-we-are-entry-7-surviving-the-specter
When It's All We Have Left. Coping: This Is Who We Are. Photography and Art: A Lens Into Our World. Coping: This is Who We Are – Entry 7 “Surviving The Specter”. July 30, 2015. April 10, 2016. This post is a transparent account of my life with clinical depression and suicide. If this is a trigger for you, please do not read it at this time. My name is Chris and I’ve survived with severe depression for about 30 years. Last year I hanged myself. I was diagnosed with clinical depression several years ago.
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