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The guilt of time to myself

  After 5 minutes of posting my last blog, I couldn't just sit still  and relax.  Being with my emotions is dangerous.  I deflect. I feel anxious that the dishes need doing, the living room is a mess and I can't justify just having some time to myself. It feels wrong. How can I put the TV on and binge on Netflix to escape and unwind when I have so much to do and I can't waste my time not making the house perfect for when Noah comes home. Self care... I want to loose weight  I've been doing great.  I lost 3 stone. I gained 1 stone of it back  from comfort eating. I'm torn between a healthy breakfast or pancakes. I made pancakes. I wrote, "I love you" on them with whipped cream between washing up dishes. I didn't finish cleaning the kitchen but I made myself watch Netflix and eat them.  Between episodes I had to get up and clear up the living room. Anxiety driving every move and decision. I pick up my guitar and continuie to learn wonderwall but...

Inside my #EUPD mind

  I wake up and tell myself each morning I'm going to beat this. Today is going to be a good day. I give my day to God. Noah wakes, I'm grateful for my son. I give thanks to God. I tell him, "today is going to be a good day son". Thoughts of the day before creep in. The words of a loved one telling me I hurt them and I'm not "trying hard enough to change". From their perspective I haven't tried. I understand this.  In my head I strive for compassion towards them but it is overrided by my overwhelming emotions crying out for understanding and acceptance that I have in fact been trying since the first sound of "mumma" waking me up around 5am. I battle the voices of insecurity, fear and the past knocking on my door like an unwanted guest in the middle of the night, before I get to the point I make that angry text to my loved one. It is almost always the people or person I fear loosing the most that receive the emotional vomit.. . It becomes ...

A truly flattering fashion brand specialising in natural fabrics

" Capri is a British brand producing high quality, creative ranges.  Capri`s clothes are flattering, fun and quirky, with fluid styling and casual elegance." The brand specialise in natural fabrics, using innovative textures alongside their signature, striking prints.  I loved wearing this beautiful top from Capri with it's vibrant colours and fresh natural feel in the material.  I'll be looking forward to seeing more from them over the next season. Head over to their website now to brows their collection http://www.capriclothingonline.com/