Fathers Day

by | Jun 18, 2017 | Blog

Fathers days is another difficult day for us as a couple. Its a day thats celebrated by so many families and one where we can give well wishes to our dads, brothers and male friends who have children but one that so often leaves us feeling again alone and isolated....

Jody’s TED Talk

by | Jun 11, 2017 | Blog

Back in March I mentioned that I went to a TED talk recording in Hull. Well here is the link to Jody’s talk https://youtu.be/uufXWTHT60Y Hope you enjoy and please, please, please share it with your family and friends x

I guess it will always be there!!!

by | Jun 4, 2017 | Blog

So I am at an event wondering if I should share that I am hosting a party for my books’ first year anniversary. Even after all this time I still feel apprehensive about inviting people into my world, especially women who are mothers. But I took a step and...

The appointment

by | May 29, 2017 | Blog

So I’m sitting in front of the gyne consultant having yet another appointment that I could do without.  “Do you have children” she asks. My answer is “No”. “Are you sexually active” she asks, ummm now she has my...

The awkward moment…

by | Apr 23, 2017 | Blog

So I was enjoying an evening meal with some female friends when the young waiter come over to our table and asked if we are all mothers. When asked why the waiter informed us that we should see the film ‘Boss Baby’ a film, as he put it, that mothers will...

Ted Talk Hull

by | Apr 9, 2017 | Blog

On Friday the 31st March I attending a live Ted Talk event in Hull. OMG I was so excited esp as I’ve watch a few Ted talks on YouTube and most importantly because Jody Day was giving her very first talk. And I was there to experience it!!!  The event was...

Dealing with difficult emotions

by | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog

I was at an event recently where a lady spoke about the charity she started called Sienna’s footsteps. The aim of the charity is to raise awareness and  money for her daughter to have an operation (in the states) that will help her to walk. Her daughter has...