Innit (contraction, informal, British): Isn’t it. Often used in conversation when seeking confirmation I wrapped up my counselling sessions on Monday night. A number of reasons why, but after 6 months of dedicated support, I’ve decided it’s time to take …
Reverting to Type
Unique (adjective): Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else The scary thing about being past the one year mark, is that I expect myself to get “better” now. After all, it’s not healthy to dwell, is it? …
All This Love
Enough (pronoun, determiner): As much or as many as required I wasn’t going to write anything for Valentine’s Day, after all, it’s just a day that draws a line between smug couples and those living their best independent lives (shout …
Someday Soon
Dream (verb): Indulge in daydreams or fantasies about something greatly desired We used to have these huge end-of-year parties at university, I’m talking HUGE. Hundreds of thousands of pounds spent on one-off all-night balls. It was the posh university equivalent …
Just Go With It
Mantra (noun): A statement or slogan repeated frequently Sometimes you just need a new mantra, maybe even a few, as the old ones wear thin. You may recall that we’re having ongoing building work to our home: we are now …
Winter
Ripe (adjective): Having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action or purpose On the 1st December, as we enter a new season, it seems fitting to pause and take stock, particularly since this is my 100thMumoirs …
The Lioness
Well-adjusted (adjective, of a person): Mentally and emotionally stable My grief sits so close to the surface, still so close to every other emotion. It may always feel raw. Yesterday I was humming and bopping along to some music, and …
Misunderstood
Implicit (adjective): Suggested, though not directly expressed Explicit (adjective): Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Misunderstood. That’s a good word, isn’t it? I didn’t like the word miscarriage, thinking it should be spelled misscarriage …
Not Depressed, Just Grieving
Repetition (noun): The action of repeating something that has already been said or written My NHS counselling sessions ended in July, so in order to access sessions via my private medical insurance, I needed to get a referral letter from …
The Book (Quote) Thief
Logophile (noun): A lover of words There’s not a lot that I love more than writing (or talking!), but reading is up there. Common theme: words. I love words. I wrote a blog on music and ever since I’ve been …