Author Archives: squidgetsmum

Another day, another Sun writer spewing absolute nonsense.  Rod Liddle decided that today was an appropriate day to share his ridiculous opinion on Emma Watson’s speech at the UN addressing Gender Based Violence on university campuses.  I hesitate to give the … Continue reading →

I know who I pretend to be, the mask I present to the world. But it isn’t me. I know who I want to be. Half buried dreams Tantalising reminders of the way it might have been. But that isn’t … Continue reading →

  I went for a walk across the sands today. Dark grey clouds over the looming Welsh cliffs. Vast empty beach pummelled by wild waves. Perfect surroundings for my wild soul. It used to be so easy. “Trust the Lord”, … Continue reading →

I say ‘fat’. God says ‘ you are fearfully and wonderfully made’. I say ‘too much’. God says ‘just right’. I say ‘chaotic, disorganised’. God says ‘ Made in my image’ I say ‘i’m lost’. God says ‘i’ve got plans … Continue reading →

It’s Christmas in two days. Two days too many, in my four (and a half!) year olds opinion. This is the first time he’s really got the excitement thing, and boy, it’s wearing. I don’t remember the last time I … Continue reading →

Do you know what I dread most right now? It’s leading brownies on Tuesday. I have a small group on compassionate, bright, insane brownies. For the last year, they’ve been supporting guides and brownies in Syria. One of the girls … Continue reading →

That was my 4 year old last night.  I may have slightly bewildered him with my tearful response, but I honestly couldn’t have been happier or more proud of him at that moment. Later, I got to thinking.  I honestly … Continue reading →

Recently, Isaac and I have been reading through the Bible he was given at his baptism. Isaac has a very real faith, so mummy decided it was time we started to look a little more at some of the great … Continue reading →

Why didn’t you intervene? Will it be ok? Why does a church following the path of the most loving person to walk the earth seem to spew so much hatred sometimes? You created love, right? So how can it be … Continue reading →

So today finally saw the release of figures of those who have died on benefits in recent years. I am, to be honest, struggling to process this entire mess, but here’s my attempt. Dear Ian, Not your finest day at … Continue reading →