No, I don’t mind making the sandwiches for the picnic—it’s strangely satisfying to slice the cheddar for your Ploughman’s using the same knife … More
Tag: fear
My Feelings Are Fighting Amongst Themselves Again
The fucked-up family of feelings that reside inside me are fighting amongst themselves again / squabbling siblings trying to out-shout … More
Birthday Letters
December: the month of birthday letters: letters that, this year, I cannot write. Now You Are 9. Now You Are … More
The F Word
“What are you afraid of?” she asks, pen poised over the page of her notebook that is otherwise blank apart … More
Not A Mother
“You can’t say anything It’s not your problem Don’t get involved” Sometimes I want to knock on your door and … More
On Paper
“You have a great life on paper.” “On paper, everything seemed perfect.” “She’s doing really well, on paper.” “On paper, … More
J.H.C.
The guy standing next to me at the bar is wearing Joop! Jump. That smell always makes me think of … More
F.E.A.R
I’ve made the decision to transcribe my old diaries. I’m going to type up the important parts of my notebooks … More
290719
Anxiety feels like I spend my whole life Dressed in white Just waiting to be ruined.
Enough
All I have: 1) myself, and 2) words. But what if I can’t find the words, if I run out … More
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