“Not all those who wander are lost.”― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Life ruled by medication, I know I am not the only one but it’s a hard pill to swallow (pun intended). To know your moods can only be controlled by some chemicals is difficult. You have to give up control and recognise its … Continue reading Contaminated
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Subjugated
"If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on!” – Sheryl Sandberg Now I have explained a ‘high’, I can only really go into the low. I have already alluded to the low I had last time around. It was after my second intense psychosis come mania. My … Continue reading Subjugated
Micro management
“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance” – Jodi Picoult To the moon, JNR CHOI - the song I listened to a lot when I was in my mania, literally felt like I was just sitting there alone talking to the moon. I … Continue reading Micro management
Valorous
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” - Roy T Bennett Brave is something I have been called many times over and its honestly something I never thought I would be called (no offence to those who called me that). I … Continue reading Valorous
Vulnerability
“Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re feeling. To have the hard conversations.” - Brene Brown I have always stood by the saying that, sharing your story means that others may not feel alone and … Continue reading Vulnerability
Discernment
"Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it" ~ Andy Rooney I suppose I fell into this mindset that someone else will save me I felt as if I was constantly working to better myself, learning from my mistakes and trying to understand … Continue reading Discernment
Why these illustrations?
A new store, where clothing is made to embrace feelings
A Series of Pandemic feelings – Wilderness
As the World becomes still, I begin to travel into a territory extremely active Navigating Anyone else having the most random dreams? I feel as though my imagination is trying to break through this ‘new normal’ to get back to this life that was deemed as ‘full’. It seems as if my subconscious is trying … Continue reading A Series of Pandemic feelings – Wilderness
Genesis
"Little by little, one travels far." ~J. R. R. Tolkien When it feels like its all passing by... Cemented I am feeling stuck again, maybe it’s after the year in which my whole life was taken up by hens, weddings and babies? I found it one of the most joyful times of my life but … Continue reading Genesis
Prevail
" It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell." ~ Buddha The path you take is your own, don't let others make you feel like it shouldn't be travelled the way … Continue reading Prevail










