I never truly believed how much of an effect the people around you could have on your mind set. The last three weeks have been extremely difficult both mentally and physically. I still struggle with a lot of it but I’ve been shown so much love and care that I barely notice the bad parts. …
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Overemotional and emotionless
I’ve been struggling lately. I’m no longer afraid to admit it, but when asked ‘how are you going’ my answer will always be ‘I’m good’. It’s an automatic response that falls out of my mouth before i even think about it. I can’t explain how I feel because I don’t actually understand it myself, so …
The pain makes me feel better
So, this one is going to be deep and if you don’t want to read about some harsh realities, I suggest you don’t continue reading. The way we deal with pain varies from person to person. Some people have a high pain tolerance and others, not so much. But what about emotional pain? How do …
Does it need a title?
It’s 9:49 on a cold and frosty Friday morning. I have Post Malone playing loud enough to block everyone’s voices out, except the one in my head. Sitting here after a very restless night, I have no motivation to do anything. I have phone calls to make, appointments to book, washing to do, bed to …
Too much empathy, is that a thing?
At 9 years of age my daughter has more emotions and empathy than many adults. We have to monitor what she watches, not just because shes 9, but because she is easily upset. When she was about 6 her favorite cartoon was ‘Milly and Molly’. In one of the episodes Milly and Molly’s teacher had …
Lessons from a 4 year old
My son is 4 years old. He awoke the day of his birthday still 3 though, as he hadn’t drank his Milo. Apparently he wasn’t turning 4 until he’d has his morning Milo, running out to tell me he was 4 now cause ‘my had my Milo mumma’ He is a funny kid this boy …
Looking deeper.
It’s a given that we’ve all heard great little nursery rhymes growing up and maybe you’ve even sung them to you’re own children (or you know neices, nephews, grandchildren, etc etc) but have you ever wondered where they originated from? I saw a post today that said “did you know humpty dumpty isn’t actually an …
Welcome to my new thoughts blog
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde.
About me
My name is Emma and I am, among other things, a mother and wife and a 29 year old mess. I’ve read and written many stories and blogs but never actually posted one where people will read it. My posts may be random, they may contain weird and interesting thoughts and they may be pure …
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