diary

  • A bad meal

    A bad meal

    Last night I suggested that we go out for a meal. I’d planned to go whether…

  • Last mental health nurse this year

    Last mental health nurse this year

    Asking for me time I am struggling to feel OK to do the things I need…

  • Remaining curious

    Remaining curious

    Tired before we start Last night, I was later home from work having stopped on the…

  • Clevedon in the autumn

    Clevedon in the autumn

    Enjoying the season Driving north through Hampshire, I’m reminded of what mum loved about this season;…

  • Little by little?

    Little by little?

    Last night my husband and I did talk a little. It never got that troublesome, so…

  • Quiet awkward

    Quiet awkward

    Last night, my husband was very quiet. He barely said anything to me. I did try…

  • The remembrance festival

    The remembrance festival

    Last night my husband and I ended up watching the Royal Festival of Remembrance on the…

  • A sad day for my American brothers and sisters

    A sad day for my American brothers and sisters

    I don’t want to write much today – I have a splitting headache and have had…

  • Discussing meltdowns

    Discussing meltdowns

    Meltdowns Today at counselling I wanted to talk about my meltdowns. Sometimes I get angry –…

  • Feeling safe on the rug

    Feeling safe on the rug

    Feeling down We’ve talked three days this week with various degrees of success (ie how long…

  • Strong like glass

    Strong like glass

    Broken spirit Last night, I asked my husband if he’d like to talk. He has been…

  • Counselling at a new place

    Counselling at a new place

    Richard, my counsellor, has arranged for us to meet somewhere else. It’s about twenty minutes walk…

  • Hormonal weight changes

    Hormonal weight changes

    A bit flabbier My body has changed a lot in the last year. The most obvious…

  • Nephews are a privilege

    Batman Today I went back to Bristol to spend the day with my two gorgeous nephews.…

  • The price of confession

    The price of confession

    I think that this is really how my husband feels: “Oh Tess, forgiveness does not apply…