Today I spent some time listing things on TradeMe — books, natural pigments, a flute, and a lot of Sistaco products. It’s not a big clear‑out or a dramatic life shift. It’s simply something I need to do. The garage here is full, and if I don’t start moving things along, I’ll get in trouble….
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Why Genetic Vulnerabilities
It can shape both physical and psychiatric health, and in my family it has left deep marks. Growing up with psychiatric illness woven through our history was incredibly hard. My grandfather ended his life, leaving my Nan with five children and a grief that never really left her. When I think about my mother, I…
Sunday Funny
Everybody needs a bit of comedy and a laugh now and again, just to brighten the day. Today was one such day. I went down to get my normal early morning meds at 8.30am. Nothing extraordinary. I’m going to get a list of all the meds I’m on and make sure I’m getting the right…
Becoming a Vegetarian
Becoming a vegetarian wasn’t easy — honestly, it felt like trying to climb a mountain made entirely out of broccoli. But here I am, proudly on the veggie side of life. It all started years ago when I was at Rutherford College doing my Diploma in Visual Arts. One of my classmates was a Harikrishna…
Gentle, Loving, and Safe
Holding Love and Guilt Together There are parts of my story that still sit quietly with me, especially when I think about my sons. I wasn’t able to bring either of them up because of my mental health and addictions, and even though many years have passed, the feeling of guilt hasn’t disappeared. It’s softer…