The Dark Days
There are times when the shards of light creeping through the blinds aren’t welcome. There are times when the thought of leaving the comfort zone of your bed and facing the tasks of the day are overwhelming. This is a…
Numb & “Numb-er”
So much has happened since my last post for BCP. Each occurrence leaving me more dazed than its predecessor. I wonder if it’s a result of the anti-depressant medication I’m taking, or if the new normal has numbed my spirit…
Single on Valentine’s Day during Lockdown
Single on Valentine’s Day during Lockdown February is a month riddled with triggers for me. Aside from being reminded that one of my best friends would have celebrated his 49th birthday this year had he not been taken from this…
Acceptance v Denial
Acceptance v Denial Sometimes the enormity of what’s happening in the world can be consuming. Sometimes the size of what personal challenges you have can be like swimming against the torrent. Sometimes the thought of both can drag you towards…
PTSD and Me
Those dreaded words, it’s a Pandemic. Never in my life could I have imagined that moment when the world suddenly became even more enclosed and frightening. It was a reality that we all had to face up to quickly and…
Locked Down, But Not Locked Out of Life
Lockdown hit South Africa on 26 March 2020, so effectively my fellow South Africans and I have almost been in lockdown for a year. It’s easier now than it was a year ago, because I’ve learned to accept things I…