Just before I headed to Cambodia on my second international exploration of what’s really going on in the human trafficking world, I received the official confirmation that I was an approved foster carer. I was over the moon. As a three and four year old, my favourite game had been to put a doll inContinue reading “The Date at the Chinese Restaurant”
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The Magic of Taking Risks
I had a soulmate once. I suppose you always have a soulmate even before you’re together and after you separate. You never really lose each other, your time together on earth might just have been completed. Or maybe you’ll reconnect later. This is a story that spans twenty one years, it’s pretty incredible. *sniffles. Let’sContinue reading “The Magic of Taking Risks”
That time I had ‘the affair’
When I was 29 and in a challenging relationship, I went to a psychic for guidance. I had just won a three week all expenses paid trip to Bali and it would be the longest time I would ever have been away from my young children. I’d managed five days before for my sister’s weddingContinue reading “That time I had ‘the affair’”
What’s the point of life?
Life is a playground and playgrounds are designed for fun, aren’t they?! Sometimes though, the playground isn’t aesthetically pleasing and designed well. Eurgh those primary colours, am I right? Sometimes there’s broken glass in the grass. But you’ve got your shoes on, yeah? What are we waiting for? Let’s play! On the swingset, you’re soaringContinue reading “What’s the point of life?”