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Confessions of a Former Single Mum
A gentle space for midlife musings, creative living, and rediscovering yourself after raising kids
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The Surprising Freedom of Not Being Needed 24/7
The Strange Quiet After Motherhood No one really prepares you for what happens when the noise fades. For years, every…
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How I Rediscovered Drawing in My 40s
A Quiet Christmas Reflection There’s something about Christmas Eve that invites reflection. The lights are soft, the world slows down…
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How to Build Gentle Habits When You’re Burnt Out
When Motivation Has Left the Building There’s a point in burnout where even the thought of “fixing” things feels exhausting….
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The Stories I Told Myself (and How I’m Rewriting Them)
The Stories We Don’t Realise We’re Telling We all have stories we tell ourselves — quiet little sentences that play…
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Rediscovering Yourself in the Empty Nest Years
When the House Falls Quiet One day you’re tripping over school shoes, juggling packed lunches, and wondering if you’ll ever…
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5 Ways Gardening Supports My Mental Health
My garden isn’t just a patch of soil and plants — it’s one of the biggest supports for my mental…
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Artist | Blogger | Former Single Mum
Hello! I started this blog over 16 years ago during my single mum days—when life was messy, beautiful, and full of lessons. These days, the house is quieter, the pace is slower, and I spend most of my time drawing in the garden, running Etsy shops, and living life gently with M.E and IBS.
I write about midlife, creativity, starting over, and finding joy in a life I never imagined—but now wouldn’t trade for anything.
Tea in hand, pencil nearby, sun (hopefully) shining. This is where I share it all.