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Compassion and Serial Killers
Me: I am on season 12 of Criminal MindsTherapist: Have you watched Unorthodox? (goes on to describe it)Me: No, I am obsessed with serial killers currently and have watched all of these seasons consecutively Therapist: Continues to talk about the poignancy of Unorthodox…Me: Oh! You think I should stop watching serial killers and connect with… Continue reading
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Airports
I love airports. Luckily, since I spend a significant amount of my life in them. I’m a people watcher, and airports are one of the best places to engage in this pastime. I love watching people heading out on an adventure, returning from one, meeting and greeting loved ones at arrivals, excited goodbyes at departures.… Continue reading
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When you replace..
….your hip but not your boobs. ‘I am bionic’, I tell myself every day, for the past three weeks. While looking forward to another day of hearing ‘oh yes, my 654 year old granny had her hip replaced and it was great/awful/killed her’ at least 64 times. I can’t help but wonder how much I… Continue reading
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Wonder Woman
I mean – does anyone go to the hospital without their WW knickers? I wasn’t sure about the etiquette of wearing them and nothing else around the hospital. Or perhaps wearing them with at least a T-shirt. But sadly, I just wasn’t that brave, so after surgery when I could change out of my all-so-sexy… Continue reading
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Hip and boobs
You know you are getting old when you decide not to replace your boobs, but instead replace your hip. I seem to be getting rid of body parts at an alarming rate. 14 months since I have had one boob removed, deciding to remain flat on that side, 2 months until I get the other… Continue reading
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Heroes
I have been lucky enough to meet a handful of true heroes in my life. These are not people who are perfect and who only tread the path of light – but rather those who are perfectly imperfect. Who know the dark, who make choices based on a visceral and first-hand knowledge of what the… Continue reading
About Me
Leader, speaker, storyteller, feminist, body positivity activist living an intense, unapologetic life. I take space, I speak loudly, I call out bullshit. With courage, care, and deep empathy. I have spent my life making a positive difference to others through my work as a Humanitarian leader and now through my life experiences.
