Before I was born, he began his reign of terror. Then he waited for me to add to his list. He dug his claws in deep I’d be his next passenger. Forty-two years on my shoulder Tap. Tap. Tap. “Wrong.” “Nothing.” “No-one” “Don’t” I never saw him that was his cruelest trick. A sick game... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Say That
This is a rambling, probably incoherent post. Recently, I've found myself thinking about a conversation I had a couple years ago with someone. I was having a difficult time, dealing with alot of chaotic thoughts and feelings. I decided to confide in this person as they were a person of authority who would probably need... Continue Reading →
The Beautiful Game & The Mental Struggle
"Hi boss – yeah, no….no….we lost it.”It was the 23rd of October, part of the way through the first half of the season. Things had been going great for me professionally, I was scoring goals for fun and at home we were so excited to be expecting another baby. It was our second time experiencing... Continue Reading →
The Rain
Hard, cold rain strikes my face and rolls down my cheeks, the thunder crackles and fills my body with dread. “Not great weather we're having at the moment is it?" I nod and shrug and agree and keep my head down. Don't say anything. What's the point? Small talk is for other people. I really... Continue Reading →
40 Seconds
“What do you fink you could all do in 40 seconds Bruce?” asked Larry inquisitively. “40 seconds?” crooned Bruce with a confused look on his face. “I dunno, mate, make a cup of coffee maybe? Oh no, I’ve got it, give Jennifer Aniston the greatest night of her life” he chuckled. “You’re ‘orrible mate” laughed... Continue Reading →
The Group
“Wake up!” screamed Andrew directly into his ear. “Wh, wh, what time is it?” he muttered. He rolled over and pawed at his phone sitting on his bedside table. The bright screen illuminated the room. He squinted his eyes to look at it. 2:37am. He let out a noise situated somewhere between frustration and anger.... Continue Reading →
My Shadow
The idea for this story, if that's what you want to call it, came from an unexpectedly tough counselling session I attended today. I'm hoping getting this down in black and white helps me to wade through some of the mud in my mind. shadow: an area of darkness; to shadow (noun) is to follow... Continue Reading →