Gently you place the recognisable paper cup beside me. But it’s not just a coffee. It’s a warm and welcome rescue on a day that blooms from a restless night and meltdowns; It’s a reminder that you have my back, you will be there to catch me just before I fall, and bring me back… Continue reading Not just a coffee…
Tag: mental-health
Emotionally based school non attendance
Emotionally based school non attendance is more than not going to school. We have been navigating EBSNA since Síne was in nursery. Morning meltdowns, late to school, random days off. She is autistic & in mainstream. Keeping her home from school was never the easy option. To be honest when supporting a child going through… Continue reading Emotionally based school non attendance
Sorry I have been so quiet lately…
I wrote this little piece during the early days of the covid 19 lockdown however it is one that feels a little bit relevant again when I have a daughter struggling with school based anxiety and school non attendance. Sorry I have been so quiet lately… This place is hectic, Our house is far from… Continue reading Sorry I have been so quiet lately…
Home
She knows when he is nearby. She doesn’t have to hear him or see him. There is that fresh fragrance with a hint of deep, strong wooden undertones. It is crisp and clean. The smell of sweet pine on a Spring day. And underneath that reoccurring yet not permanent essence is another homely aroma. So… Continue reading Home
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell
TW: This book and review discuss domestic abuse A heart breaking and beautifully written story, Nesting follows the journey of Ciara, a pregnant mum of two, who makes the quick decision one evening to leave her abusive husband. This debut novel from Roisín O’Donnell grew originally out of a short story, and I must admit… Continue reading Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell
Her lifeline
She knows when he is nearby. She doesn’t have to hear him or see him. There is that fresh fragrance with a hint of deep, strong wooden undertones. It is crisp and clean. The smell of sweet pine on a Spring day. And underneath that reoccurring yet not permanent essence is another homely aroma. So… Continue reading Her lifeline
It could be grief
“It could be grief” he said. “But without death?” she replied “And that’s ok” he said, “because grief is not just a friend of death” The curling of her lips drawing his hand closer to her chin, “but one that visits at different, sometimes unexpected, stages of our lives.” “It’s ok to cry,” his fingers… Continue reading It could be grief
All good here
“All good here” comes my reply. My brain on auto-response carefully curating the short, simple reply. Just three little words. Three little words slotting into another layer of a regulated dam built to hold it all back. But that’s not what I really meant to type. What I really wanted to say is… I miss… Continue reading All good here
Ugly Journaling
Ugly journaling… 5 stars - highly recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have always been a strong advocate for writing things down, getting your feelings out of your head and onto a piece of paper - especially if you can’t speak about them. I encourage the kids to do it all the time, and I have done it… Continue reading Ugly Journaling
Wee Bubble of Books 