Parenthood is Magical

Written for https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/6wsp/ Parenthood is a mysterious magical journey. When first held my children I never felt scared because they looked so strong. My daughter was nine pounds one and my son, nine pounds ten. As they grew, there were times when I wasn’t confident, but with my husband’s help, we watched them turn fromContinue reading “Parenthood is Magical”

Last Friday Fibs

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/fibbing-friday-26th-september/ 1.  What is a winklepicker? Something to clean the inside of a high heeled shoe. 2.  What is a pipsqueak? The sound eating an apple pip makes when you crunch into it. 3.  What is a beatnik? A thief running away from a policeman. 4.  What is a sequin? A ballroom danceContinue reading “Last Friday Fibs”

Alive

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/reenas-xploration-challenge-400/ When the nature of the mind battles to keep our fears inside; we should not keep quiet. Friends, family, even strangers could help. To live within the confines of our ideas – dangerous. Overthinking stokes like petrol to a fire. The heart that enlarges reality, kept in a loving loop of forgiveness,Continue reading “Alive”

Mask of Invisibility

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-38/ Sarah wondered what choice she had in her first therapy session; her plan of remaining undetected by teachers. Eyes down, focussed on her work, she could wear her mask of invisibility. ‘Please, do this for me, I cannot lose you too,’ her dad said. She chewed the inside of her gum andContinue reading “Mask of Invisibility”

Kindness

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ What is better, nationalism or humanity? This is a simple answer; showing kindness. Sometimes nationalism, being proud of the country we live in, is used in the wrong way. When we are playing football, flying the Union Jack is a sign we are rooting for our football, rugby, hockey team. However, itContinue reading “Kindness”

Human Condition

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/the-human-condition/ The human condition; unlike plants and other animals in unison with each other. Why do those in power want more land? It isn’t to suit the people living there. Most desire to live their lives, protect their families, and take each day as it comes. We watch the news, cry for thoseContinue reading “Human Condition”

Stomach Wrench

Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/09/10/crimsons-creative-challenge-051/ I went to Ilfracombe on my holiday this year. On the last day, my daughter wanted to go on a boat ride. When I saw the speedboat, I felt my stomach drop. To get on, we had to climb onto the edge. There were two grown men helping me in. I couldn’tContinue reading “Stomach Wrench”