Author Archives: gmjc1966

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”

I think I’ve just been a party to a social awakening. I was the one that woke up! Just under an hour ago, I dropped my 15yo son off for his shift at McDonalds. I needed a couple of things for dinner so popped into Aldi to get my suppplies. I returned to my car and was drivingContinue reading “I can’t figure out why”

It’s New Year’s Eve – 31 December 2023. Including today this is day number 21145 for me on this planet. If you prefer it this way, it’s 57 years, 10 months and 23 days. As with probably every single person I know, I am looking forward to a new start and to see what 2024 brings. TheseContinue reading “Rinse and repeat, or ………?”

I’ve always been a shy and nervous person, especially when I am meeting new people. I’ve never had faith in myself as being interesting enough to hold meaningul conversations or to have people long to be around me. This lifelong affliction – for want of a better word – has crippled me many times andContinue reading “Backing yourself”