Happy New Year

Happy New Year, Happy New Decade, Happy New Everything

Hello, Old Friend

As a child, December was my favourite month. From the 5th to the 9th, using all of my willpower, I used to save up my advent calendar chocolates. On the morning of the 10th, sleepy eyed, I would sit in between my parents as Mum would give me my birthday presents and I would indulge in the chocolates that I had been saving for my big day.

All I Want For Christmas

Is a nice one.

Grief Day

Today, I chose to take a “Grief Day” – a term I use to coin a day entirely devoted to feeling grief. A day when I turn to myself for the home comforts just as my mum used to on those sick days from school.

Me Without You

So, 15 months ago I was stripped of everything that I thought made me, me. And what came after a deep long look and sorting through those jagged pieces, was less noise. A silence. A phase of purification. Nearly every aspect of my life, to an extent, has been stripped. So, who is Katie now?

My Life With Grief, Now

I enjoy your memory. The other day my flat and I cheersed our drinks for you. I laughed and felt giddy...

A Flat Full of Daisies

This is Daisy. She came from a nearby farm. I loved her before I met her and chose her name before Mum found the advert for her.