A collection of reflections on life, living, and finding value in the small things

65 Is the New 40, Really?
Why does 65 need to be the new 40? I’ve already been 40. Perhaps growing older isn’t about becoming younger again, but bringing every version of ourselves along for the journey.

The Case for Jelly Tots
Who decided we were supposed to grow out of the little things that make us smile? Perhaps becoming yourself isn’t about finding someone new. Perhaps it’s about remembering the person you were before the world told you what counted as happiness.

The Season of Herself Begins
Meet Kit, the heart of The Season of Herself. After thirty-three years of putting everyone else first, she quietly begins asking a question that changes everything: What do I want?

The Wisdom of Standing Still
We often believe that progress comes from constantly moving forward. But sometimes the most important changes happen when we finally allow ourselves to pause, breathe, and simply be.

The Things That Still Make Us Laugh
Some memories soften with time. What once felt exhausting, frustrating, or overwhelming can suddenly become funny years later. Perhaps that’s one of life’s quieter gifts.

The Habit Of Preparing For Everything
For years, many women learn to live several steps ahead, anticipating every need, every problem, every possible outcome. But what happens when life finally gives them permission to stop?

Worth
For years, many women have measured their worth by what they do for everyone else. But what happens when the children grow up…

The Red Lipstick Double Standard
Why are we so comfortable with women nurturing, supporting and organising, but unsettled when they choose themselves…

The Beautiful, Quiet Art of Becoming Yourself
There is a moment in every woman’s life when the noise quiets just enough for a different question to emerge…