Words, to me, have always been a pleasure to write. No matter how long or short the task, I derive so much enjoyment from written expression. I take the time to write meaningful birthday cards because I see more value in a meaningful card than an expensive gift. Loved ones tell me that when I… Read More My Argument Against Chat GPT
It’s often said that if you choose a job that you love, then you never have to work a day in your life. I am a Youth Development Officer and I am fortunate enough to wake up every morning excited to go to work. Having worked in Community Services over a 10 year old period,… Read More 5 Lessons Young People Can Remind Us About Life
When I was just 17 years old, my Year 12 teacher said to our class:“Nobody gets married thinking they’re going to get divorced.” I never understood the true significance of this until I was 32 years old. I met my children’s father very young. I was only 17, he was 18. We fell in love… Read More Life After Divorce: Finding Gratitude Through My Grief
I remember the first time I told some family friends that my dream was to run my own business. I was 15, filled with hope and passion. I felt so proud to tell these people I’d just met how I’d been running 25 websites and had just been offered a freelance web design job. I… Read More How Nobody Believing in My Dreams Taught Me to Believe in Myself
I like to think that I am quite an emotionally intelligent person. But when my best friend told me that Matthew Perry had passed away, I froze and was overwhelmed with sadness and I just couldn’t comprehend why. I didn’t know Matthew personally. I hadn’t even met him once in person while he was still… Read More The Magic of Television and Movies: Thank You Matthew Perry for Adding Laughter into My Life
Trigger warning: Sexual assault, child abuse Ashton and Mila, I am a survivor of sexual violence, a survivor of child sexual abuse by an immediate family member. And I am not here to reprimand, to judge, or in any way negatively comment on your decision to write character letters for Danny Masterson. In fact, I… Read More An Open Letter to Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
It’s often said that, “You can’t love others until you love yourself.” I beg to differ. At least, somewhat. Today, I was sorting some important paperwork which left me feeling a bit emotional. As I was processing how I felt, I decided to watch Netflix to distract myself. I started to play one of my… Read More Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Love Themselves
When Mark McGowan resigned as WA Premier early last week, citing the reason, “I’m tired”, I could – on a much, much smaller scale – relate to his feelings of mental and physical exhaustion. His honest admission left me feeling in awe of him, because it wasn’t too long ago that I thought it didn’t… Read More What Has Mark McGowan’s Resignation Reminded Us About Work-Life Balance?
To the First Man I Ever Loved: I remember exactly how good you made me feel at 16 years old. How I told you things I had never told anyone. How hearing your voice, seeing you, just knowing you loved me, was enough for me to forget what he did to my innocent body. I… Read More To the First Man I Ever Loved: Thank You For Helping Me Find Peace
My partner and I recently got engaged and this is something I never dreamed of happening again. After the breakdown of my 12 year marriage, I was adamant that I’d rather die alone than risk heartbreak and loss again. The idea of ever making it down the altar again was something that never crossed my… Read More Forgiving Someone Who Isn’t Sorry