As you mature, you gain a broader awareness of things that could go wrong and the consequences, especially where those consequences can prove harmful. Growing up, I would hop on Rocky's back, kick on and jump anything in our way. No show jump was too high, no ditch was too wide - I loved it all. My favourite feeling was…
Dear Donna, I have an issue, that I think many people experience - however I find it really,really difficult to control. I dwell alot. I stress myself and torment myself when something goes wrong let's say in work - a blunder/mistake - I can't shrug it off. The guilt, embarrassment, judgment from peers/ managers latches onto me and I can't…
That morning, despite waking up looking like a puffed-up panda bear, every fibre in my body felt different. I was a single mum now and that would become my strength. I accepted that babysitters were going to be few and far between. I grudgingly acknowledged that my days of being able to afford Gucci, having a clean car, and lying…
This year the pressure of festive perfection seemed to have upped it’s game! Last year, I made wrecaths, glue gunned the life out of decorations I’d seen tutorials for on Pinterest. This year? I’ve got a 10 week old along with my three year old and struggle to get off the sofa most days. I’m still feeling the pressure, the…
Is that a thing? Yes, yes, it is and I’m going through it right about now. And in fact, so many of us are going through this, we maybe just don’t talk about it. So, whether you’re in your twenties or your thirties and you’re going through this I can guarantee you won’t be the only one. Because being…
I don't know the answer to this question so please don't berate me over what I'm about to discuss. Is self care selfish? Of course we know, we all need to take care of ourselves that little bit better & stop saying yes to things that make us miserable. But at the same time what if by saying no you…
Dear Donna, This is just a short one, but I was wondering if you think it is OK for a boyfriend to tell his girlfriend that she is eating too much? I was at my friend's house the other evening and we got some pizzas in. At one point, her boyfriend told her she'd "had enough, don't you think?" and…
We've had our Christmas decorations up since November 23rd. We've screamed Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas at least a billion times already. We've watched every Christmas film I can possible think of on Amazon Prime. Maya has a new Christmas wardrobe. And we've already seen in big man himself, Santa at Winter Wonderland at The Mall Cribbs Causeway. But really? When…
So, the Pink Sparkly Miss is getting married and, up until recently she was really looking forward to it. All the plans have dropped onto place, things are all set up with the venue, music and entertainment, singing lessons are going really well (yes I said singing lessons) and the pick and mix is all sat on my bedroom,, making…
We live in a world where you’re constantly told to follow your dreams. But when you share your dreams, you’re told to stop living in a fantasy and to think of something realistic. So what are you to do when most of the people around you aren’t supportive or encouraging of your dreams? Fuck them, go for it still. Some…