Grief, ED recovery, Mental Health and all the lovely things that give my Sisyphean rock meaning
On my 41st birthday, snow transformed the day into something rare and magical. My teen and I bundled up, ventured out, and even braved some long-held fears with a Starbucks meal. Later, depression and a headache crashed into the evening, but the beauty of the day — and the courage it took to embrace it — reminded me that even fleeting joy is worth celebrating.
As I approach my 41st birthday, I reflect on the complexities of life: grief from losing my best friend, WeeGee, and ongoing battles with mental illness. Birthdays remind me of love lost and the importance of healing, which is not about curing but living amidst struggles. My journey continues, intertwined with memories and resilience.
The author shares a reflective account of their particularly eventful Thursday, starting with collecting new glasses from Specsavers. Excited about clearer vision, they enjoy a day filled with family moments, coffee at Starbucks, and an unexpected cluster headache. Experiencing beauty in small details, they find joy and clarity in everyday events.
This week, grab a coffee (or your favourite cosy drink) with me and join me for a week-in-review. From plushie adventures to moments of struggle, there’s a lot to share. Who's for some coffee frens? Wins of the Week This week, I added two new Jellycat plushies to my collection: Roxy and Ember, a fox …
Continue reading The Climb – Coffee, Castles and Cluster Headaches
I often get asked how I can take my plushies outside, beyond my castle walls, so openly as a 40-year-old. Given my chronic anxiety and self-consciousness, it’s a very valid question! I thought I’d share how I came to carry them so openly in public, why I do it, and maybe it will help you, …
Continue reading Brave – How I Take My Jellycat Plushies Out In Public
We have a brand new Jellycat friend in the Seren household, but before I properly introduce you to him, I’d like to introduce you to someone else: my dad. 2020 was the year my best friend, WeeGee, died. It was also the last time I saw my dad. He’s the most intelligent person I've ever …
Continue reading Ode to My Family – My Dad, and My New Jellycat Fox
Ever since I can remember, I've had this pathological compulsion for avoidance and escapism. I remember being a young school kid staring out of the bus window on the long freezing cold journeys to school in the winter, blasting "Muse - Newborn" from my CD Walkman, imagining that I was escaping, running away to never …
Continue reading Thoughts from the Moon – Escapism and Avoidance
It is COVID-19 booster season, and as much as I really appreciate that I can have one, I couldn't help but feel the vaccine left a bitter taste in my mouth - I mean this literally and metaphorically, it made me taste metal and alcohol all the live long day. It was one of those …
Continue reading Reignite – Brute Force and the Covid Booster.
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