Essays From The ShadowsVolume One I had a couple of days where I accidentally learnt some things about myself. Too early to judge if they are useful yet. Enlightenment maybe, understanding, perhaps even a little clarity.I was sitting at my desk which overlooks our back garden and noticed a dense black smoke drift across. I … Continue reading Learning The Art Of Untying Knots
The Sound Of Silence
Essays From The ShadowsVolume One Sitting in my bedroom, a book open on my lap. The sound of the front door slamming shut. The distant voices lowering and a sickening dread rising in me. This is it. A drawn-out moment of nothing while he checks his mail. The sound of doors opening, and I know … Continue reading The Sound Of Silence
What makes you laugh?
Laughter is so important to me. It has many shapes. I love it if you can get a child to the point of uncontrollable giggles. To make people involuntarily laugh with a huge guffaw is one of the best achievements you can have. Or the delicious moment where, despite the serious atmosphere or solemn occasion, … Continue reading What makes you laugh?
On Being Male
Essays From The ShadowsVolume One I am noted among my friends for being metrosexual. I wear clear nail varnish and I do not do football; I neither understand it nor care for it.I can throw a punch with my trainer at the gym while gossiping and bitching. I have always stated clearly that I am … Continue reading On Being Male
wp daily writing prompts six
these prompts don't inspire me to write whole pieces, but i might have a short response.I will gather them every week or so. think of them as notes in the margin. What's a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?Play the piano. Fence (as in wielding a sword). Speak a couple of … Continue reading wp daily writing prompts six
wp daily writing prompts five
these prompts don't inspire me to write whole pieces, but i might have a short response.I will gather them every week or so. think of them as notes in the margin. What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?I could write a book. All The Ways I Try To Cope and Sort Of … Continue reading wp daily writing prompts five
A Friend In Need Of A Friend
A Friend In Need Of A Friend These are short essays about survival, trauma, recovery, and the ongoing work of making sense of it all. Each piece is first posted within a survivor community, where it is read and discussed, before being shared here. Essays From The Shadows ~ Vol 1 Is there an app … Continue reading A Friend In Need Of A Friend
Therefore I Have No Before.
These are short essays about survival, trauma, recovery, and the ongoing work of making sense of it all. Each piece is first posted within a survivor community, where it is read and discussed, before being shared here. Essays From The ShadowsVolume One Many of us working our trauma recovery are not trying to get back … Continue reading Therefore I Have No Before.
wp daily writing prompts four
these prompts don't inspire me to write whole pieces, but i might have a short response.I will gather them every week or so. think of them as notes in the margin. What is the last thing you learned?how to do a Logic Pro thing and setting up a new microphone.I have started using AI to … Continue reading wp daily writing prompts four
Where would you go on a shopping spree?
We lived abroad for a few years and we discovered this very useful thing: if you have a Harrods account, you can get them to post things for you. Which means birthday and Christmas presents can be ordered, wrapped and posted, and charged to your account. Which works out cheaper than sending them from another … Continue reading Where would you go on a shopping spree?