Reclaiming my Mental Health

Reclaiming my Mental Health

I wrote a post a few years back, Maintaining my Mental Health, which was a post I wrote about my own warning signs and what I need to do when I recognise my mental health slipping. It has stood me well over the years and I still read over it from time to time to...
The Trouble With NAPLAN

The Trouble With NAPLAN

Yes, I am going there. My son is sitting NAPLAN for the first time today and I have very mixed feelings about it. Personally I am proud that he is going to give it a go. I’m also grateful that his school have been supportive and have encouraged him to...
Feeling Suffocated

Feeling Suffocated

Sometimes I feel suffocated. Sometimes I feel trapped by everything I am and everything I think I need to do. Sometimes the sheer weight of obligation and expectation and responsibility feels too much to bear. Sometimes I want to escape. I want to quit everything. I...