As I breathe, I see,
As I see, I breathe,
As I talk, I listen,
As I listen, I talk.
As I watch, I understand,
As I understand, I watch.
As I feel, I grow,
As I grow, I feel.
As I change , I let go,
As I let go, I change.
RA
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I am plagued by invisible demons,
and the demons of others.
Their mistakes and shame burn my flesh.
Invisible demons that,
swarm like flies on a hot summer’s day,
Persistent, irritating.
Invisible demons that,
Breathe alcoholic odors into your face,
With repetition and ignorance.
Invisible demons that,
Crawl like a ticking beetle on your skin.
Invisible demons that,
Corral your emotions and freeze your heart.
Invisible demons that,
Slowly and insidiously rip you apart.
RA
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RA
Looking down I realise how far away I am,
how disconnected I am,
how unconnected I am.
Even when I speak in a language I understand,
I need an interpreter to tell them what I mean.
I roar and shout inside, my mouth utters no sound,
I’m deaf and dumb, though I speak.
Sometimes they understand,
when I squeal or tap on wood,
why don’t they understand when I am silent?
When all speak white and I black.
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Welcome, ENJOY 😊
‘Starlight wanderings & a soggy pillow, Nurse to sleep this weeping willow’
So, I have to introduce myself! Em fun times.
Hi, my name is Rö, a cute little nickname I acquired in a better moment of childhood. So it was Rö or Pigeon-hmm! Please do not get me wrong with pigeons, I like them, (check out Spies in Disguise), just preferred Rö and that my lovely people gives you a clue!
Ok, ok I’m a mum to two great but can absolutely drive you insane kids! A girl and a boy 😂 chalk and cheese to use a Cliché.
I am also a full time teacher, but bravely made the move this year into a new 5 year role in my school as a HSCL. Wait for it , it is a great title, a Home School, Community Liaison Coordinator! Say that fast, after a few whiskeys ! laughing 😆 now, Laughter is so awesome for the soul. And I know I don’t do enough of it.
So , why should you even read this blog?
Well here are a few more interesting facts about me. I am turning 40 in a week, no this is not a mid life crisis, this is a realisation that I should do this- help me and then others hopefully. I have suffered with Anxiety & Depression all my life but only diagnosed 4 years ago, when my baby boy was 6 months old. I always felt different and eccentric compared to others, I found it impossible to socially integrate meaningfully. I was a tomboy for years, my big brother was my best friend, we were inseparable. I found it hard to have friends who were girls, and I think I still do. I found the honesty of male friendship refreshing.
So I guess, writing has always been my escape, my quiet place , my ranting space and my solace. Here I hope to upload lots of crazy pieces for you to read and enjoy. Maybe like so many writers in my life you might be inspired, as they say ‘you can’t cross the Ocean, unless you have the courage to leave the shore’
So Bon Voyage and I’ll catch at you later.
