Author Archives: gmjc1966

Ever since I was a kid, I have struggled with finding a place where I know I fit in. The image I have created for myself has not been flattering or positive and my self-esteem is not strong. I’m not arrogant, I never seek to be the centre of attention and I most definitely doContinue reading “Acceptance, perception and reality”

We laid you to rest a week ago, the sadness is still raw I get upset when knowing that I’ll never hold you paw You truly were the greatest friend, and unconditionally so To know your love still lingers in my heart will help me grow Life is now more empty, and I’ll miss youContinue reading “To a dear friend who’s gone”

Many of us have lost loved ones, family members and dear friends. I have lost a sister to cancer and a brother to homicide, and my parents died a year apart after 70 years together. I know sad. That sadness was added to today when we had to put our beloved Labrador Chilli to rest,Continue reading “Some goodbyes are sad…”

7 years ago today, my love changed irrevocably. I had been kind of barely hanging on in my marriage, which had just passed the 14th anniversary by 5 days. We had steadily grown distant and I felt that nothing I did made any difference, so an obvious result was that my love was drained awayContinue reading “Time heals, helps ….. and hinders”

For as long as I can remember, I have always struggled to see myself in any real positive light, especially when it comes to personal achievements or especially in social settings. Of course as I have grown older I have become more confident in meeting new people but the former – seeing myself as anyoneContinue reading “It will all be WORTH it”

I read a good quote the other day: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Reading that phrase got me thinking (what doesn’t? LOL) – am I comfortable (read happy) with my life and who/how I am? I’ve always been my harshest critic and as a teen in particular I longed to beContinue reading “Uncomfortably comfortable”

This New Year, 2025, is now just over 2 weeks old. What has changed since last year? Nothing really. Does it feel better? So far, it is a case of same old, same old. I am out on what I am starting to call “The Last Road Trip With Dad” being that my daughter isContinue reading “The beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning?”

Hello there! It’s been a while since I’ve been on, but all is well. I’ve not been idle, though. Lots of self-reflection (it’s what I do!) and trying to figure out both the important and the inane. Whilst I am of the firm belief that self-reflection and a good sense of self is important, itContinue reading “It all comes out in the wash”

It’s been a few months since my last posting, which I entitled “Life is Attitude …. Is Life”. Much has happened since that last offering. I have found a new job, and in that environment have come to meet some wonderfully supportive and genuine people. Just over 3 months ago when I started this newContinue reading “Life is attitude – part 2”

It’s been a while since I posted, but today feels like a good day to share with you my reflection of how things are going for me now, after all the trials and tribulations of the past 6 years. Firstly, I acknowledge that every single one of us goes through difficult times – emotionally, physicallyContinue reading “Life is attitude …. is life”