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Library

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Walking into the library, she couldn’t look away from the different books lining the white shelves. A kaleidoscope of colour, each with their own story. What would she read first? Katie, a story of a grandfather and his granddaughter a wonderful way to pass an hour or three. She could imagine runningContinue reading “Library”

Atmosphere

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Is that a living world beyond the horizon? A new planet and a chance to start again? Their tiny pod drifted over a barren waste covered with nothing but single cell forms. It was like its own moon, keeping the surface connected to its counterparts. ‘Is it the one?’ Stevena said. ‘HopeContinue reading “Atmosphere”

Home

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ They walked out of the darkness, bathed in light. Charley wasn’t sure what it was, but understood it wasn’t a dream. She stepped forward, hoping to see her father. They said this would happen, but she wasn’t sure she believed in the afterlife; there was no sign. ‘Mum, what are you lookingContinue reading “Home”

Fragile Smile

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I wrote this story because I wanted to highlight that girls can have autism too. Many have been misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety. They are more social and will try to fit in, where boys can be more distant. It is exhausting to mask (act like others do). Constantly having a commentaryContinue reading “Fragile Smile”

Always Protected

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Holding precious bundles in my arms counting ten perfect fingers and toes I share how much love there is to give and that you will always be protected. Lines are layered into walls another inch; years quickly flee I smile beyond a veil of pride for each wonderful milestone reached. As childrenContinue reading “Always Protected”

Safety

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It is not the end. A lifetime of overthinking, and her therapists words tapped in Betty’s mind like a keyboard. She hadn’t thought about a possible diagnosis of autism. A solitary child; she preferred her company, to the hustle of the playground. She joined in when they played with a skipping rope,Continue reading “Safety”

Not So Alone

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I stroll across the paving stones Do you step with me? Allow me to make my own mistakes.? There are days when I feel so alone When I cannot sleep, my nights are fake. Yet, as the breeze wafts over tired eyes Where will my thoughts land? I refuse to listen toContinue reading “Not So Alone”

There is More

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Red-breasted robin A sign there is more to life always protected. When I see a robin, a butterfly, or a white feather, I feel like I am being looked after by loved ones. Whatever our thoughts, it brings comfort, in a crazy world. The image wasn’t quite a robin, but it remindedContinue reading “There is More”

An Archway of Hope

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ An archway of patients led Allesandra to the end of her chemotherapy. When the doctor gave her the good news, she didn’t quite believe him.  This faith was real. She couldn’t have survived her treatment without them. Their fingers intertwined, every one of them were considered friends for life. The day sheContinue reading “An Archway of Hope”