After my experience caring for my former partner after a workplace injury, just two years later I would return to the role of carer for my mum. In this post, I discuss how I applied what I learned from my first experience about prioritising my own wellbeing, and establishing and maintaining boundaries.
Tag: Mother
The Wilted Rose: Queensland Mental Health Week
6-14th October is Queensland Mental Health Week here in Australia. In my writing, I take a particular interest in exploring various human experiences and perspectives, using my writing to help to share people’s stories in the wider community. Since its publication in 2011 I've used my debut novel The Wilted Rose to help raise awareness… Continue reading The Wilted Rose: Queensland Mental Health Week
A Year and a Day With The Sidhe
A short 500 word story I wrote this week as homework for my writers group meeting this Saturday. Enjoy! *NOTE: The word 'Sidhe', used in this story is pronounced 'She' and is the term used for the fairy people of Irish folklore. A Year And A Day With The Sidhe I will never forget that… Continue reading A Year and a Day With The Sidhe