Category Archives: Insane days

Mood Tracking in 2018

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cheryl

I’ve started a bullet journal! Like I truly have the time to add yet another activity onto my to do list! But having researched the bullet journals, I’ve learnt that they are effectively a journal, planner and organiser rolled into … Continue reading →

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There was an old woman…

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Cheryl

It had been such a lovely day. The children had broken up on holiday after a half day at school and so we had headed up to Yoyogi Park for our traditional Hanami picnic.     It was a glorious- a collection … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Friends of People who Live with a Mental Illness.

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Cheryl

Posted on Facebook: “For my friend:  For all close to me and many, many more sadly this is very poignant, and will forever be in our minds and hearts. In support of everyone I know who wrestled with the black … Continue reading →

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The Unsettling Nature of Going Home

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Cheryl

I have just spent a glorious month with my family in Cape Town. A month of family meals, trips to the beach, cousins messing about in the pool, enjoying the delicious food and wine and various tourist trips.     It’s … Continue reading →

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Love is the hardest part.

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Cheryl

I do admire my husband for marrying again. I’m not sure I would do it. I grew up with the happily ever after. My parents have been married for over 40 years and while they are happily married, I know … Continue reading →

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Living with Depression

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Cheryl

Depression is a dreadful illness to suffer from. Few people admit to it. Few people understand it. Few people know how to deal with it. Last month, I participated in the Yamathon. A urban marathon where a team of 3 … Continue reading →

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In Inflexibility of Hypermobility

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Cheryl

I’m hypermobile. Cool- you might say. What’s that? The old phrase was double jointed. The Medical Dictionary defines it as: n condition in which ligaments are loose. My ligaments have more stretch than normal. (Ligaments are the ‘joining parts’ from … Continue reading →

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“I will be with you”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Cheryl

Last week was a tough week. Nothing in particular happened. My children are all healthy, we don’t have money worries, our marriage is good. I have lots to be thankful for. But it was tough. My Mojo was gone. My … Continue reading →

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It’s a Toughie

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Cheryl

Today started out tough. Simply because everything required an effort. From getting out of bed, to showering, making the breakfasts, the lunch boxes… It was all just hard work. Admittedly it’s self inflicted. For the last two nights I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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Broad Shoulders

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Cheryl

“Just go to your room until you’ve calmed down!” I shouted to my daughter. Frustration levels are running high in our household at the moment. K is finding school challenging. The teacher is pushing her and she is rising to … Continue reading →

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