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You’ve come a long way Baby! On the 5th of July last year. My world fell apart, came crashing down, the trapdoors opened and I was free falling for many, many months. My 12 year relationship was over in a heartbeat, completely out of the blue, no warning, from perfect to none existent overnight. Wtf!Continue reading “What a F*cking Year!”

2,000 days since I made the choice to save myself from the dangerous and destructive clutches of alcohol. I know I look like I’ve likely always had my shit together, this isn’t the case anyway 藍 BUT it certainly wasn’t the case 2,000 days ago. My life is unrecognisable now compared to what it wasContinue reading “2,000 days sober!”

This podcast was so very powerful…I’d forgotten how emotional it made me on the day BUT you can certainly hear it in my voice. Especially talking about my Dad. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fVTaTKZr0E73JzQtnjCzl?si=sPcAF2iXTNusVksZgcsUzQ If it helps to change someone else’s shame, drinking habits or relationship with alcohol. Then recording this podcast was worth it. Give it a listenContinue reading “Wow – Emotional”

It’s been this last year…. This week marks 8 years since my Dad left us, he did leave such a huge gaping hole in our family. I do wonder if he looks down with pride at his little girl. His little girl who is becoming stronger more resilient and more powerful by the day. (MaybeContinue reading “If ever a girl needs her Dad….”

5 years clearer, stronger, more resilient, more fun, more active, more determined, a little crazier, living a much, much better life. 5 years of challenges, of inspiring myself and others, including my kids, better friendships, 2 degrees under my belt, 5 years of career progression, 5 years of improving my mental health, 5 years ofContinue reading “5 Whole Years!”

Let Them by Cassie Phillips Just Let them. If they want to choose something or someone over you, LET THEM. If they want to go weeks without talking to you, LET THEM. If they are okay with never seeing you, LET THEM. If they are okay with always putting themselves first, LET THEM. If theyContinue reading “Wow! This Poem……..”

I found out my degree results today and whilst I did pass, it wasn’t the most amazing result ha. So I wanted to write this as a ‘word to myself’ and digest.   What was amazing though, and I’ve deliberated this on my journey to work this morning, is what I have done to getContinue reading “A Pass is a Pass, Right?”

People say I’m inspiring…truth is, this picture is FULL of inspiring people. My friend Clair. Just lost her teenage daughter in such a cruel way and she was her best friend, Clair was out with us today living life to the fullest 🥰 she is just incredible 😘 My sister Emma. Inspires me with herContinue reading “Being Inspired”

I’ve not been on here for a while, apologies, I’ve been here living life to the full – which is what I do best 😊 The reason for todays post is my head is so full, it might just explode. So I thought I’d share! Earlier this week my friend lost her daughter, she wasContinue reading “Head Exploding Emoji 🤯”

Wow! Another year of sobriety under my belt. Another year of living my best life. I do feel the luckiest person in the world. Lucky I could change, lucky I am able to get out and do amazing stuff with amazing people all the time. I’ve abseiled, canoed, climbed mountains, hiked ultras, bouldering, paddleboarded, openContinue reading “3 Years Sober”