Category: Womanhood
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The Love Remains
On Sunday, I finished writing a book that has taken me two years to complete. It was a labour of love. I am glad it is finished but equally proud of all the hours I’ve put into it. Never before has it taken me so long write a story. This one is a Poetic Memoir…
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POETRY – Forty-Four
Forty-four. Dust on the floor. Stoke up the fire and lock the door. Bake your messages in a pie. Serve it up to passers by. © 2025 Juliette ProffittALL RIGHTS RESERVED.THE ABOVE POEM WAS WRITTEN BY AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE AUTHOR GRANTS PERMISSION TO SHARE UNALTERED POSTS ONLY…
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POETRY – Now And Then
Ever so occasionally,Now and then, just like you,I’ll feel a needTo wave a hand high in the air.Not the frantic wave of a shipwrecked soul,Nor quite the desperate, final plea to God“Do you see me? My Lord…I am sinking!” Instead, much more.Still a cry nonetheless,But infinitely louder. Stronger.Shrill but determined.Defying the black, chilling, watery depthsIn…
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POETRY – Today
Just as soon as I’ve cleaned.After we’ve played,Picked the toys up from the floor.Not until I’ve read aloud,While they eat,Following an abundance of hugs. Then, quite possibly,I’ll suggest the TV,Chance sitting down to write.The peace will come I’m sure.The inspiration, the words, the masterpiece.That brings home the bread. Realises the dream. Snatched moments here and…
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Set Me Free
Since I’m sharing this week, did you know that I find it hard to stay still in one place. Feeling stuck makes me very restless and frustrated. During the winter months I want to stay close to home and hibernate but mostly through the rest of the year I want to be away. On the…
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POETRY – Disinclined
I thought I was lonely, butI found I just needed to be alone. Away.By myself.With my thoughts, in my van.Without peopleAnd their assumptions of me. Just me.My pen and my paper. The large, take away, coffee house cup,That allowed me to refil it to the brim line.When I needed to pee,But didn’t want to go…
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POETRY – Absent
I can sit alone in cafesCheck my phone & sip my teaRead a book, glance aroundSit back comfortably I might book tickets to the picturesAnd only take myselfWander around old walking parksAnd tend my mental health I can sit on benches or the trainVenture to the seaI can find my way back home againAnd wonder…
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“Come In And Know Me Better, Man.”
I thought I’d share some of my less popular opinions and lesser known facts about myself, with you all over a few posts. Just for fun. I’m comfortable with the knowledge that you may feel differently. It’s OK. Did you know that I don’t like spending all my time with my children? Try as I…
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Intermission
There are times in my life when song leaves me in the same way I might find myself in a writers block.I still listen to music every day and sing the kind of songs mothers do to their children.But the spontaneous singing when the mood takes you, for nothing more than the love of it,…
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Tentatively
We’ve begun to wake up from the “Slow.”We’re still in the middle of winter but we are starting to find our rhythm and flow again. No one is rushing however we are doing a little bit more, discovering new things. We’ve watched a film about Mikkelsen and Iverson in the Arctic. We’ve watched David Attenborough…
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Christmas Traditions
Traditions are a wonderful part of being. They are there to remind us, to comfort us and to bring us continued joy as we smile on, watching our families recreate them. But…They are not rules.They can be left where they are, in our hearts and memories. Fondly residing in tales from when we were young.…
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Tend To
Recently, I took myself off on a long writing weekend . It was lovely to be able to think peacefully without any interruptions or responsibilities. I got to eat one of my sourdough loaves to myself and drink as much hot tea as I could! That, along with walking the wild shoreline and people watching…
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POETRY – September 3rd
Today I’ll walk slowly, so you can keep up.I’ll talk softly and listen for you in the raindrops.I’ll look for you in the warm candle light,I left burning to remember. How have I wandered a year through time?Close enough to sense, too far to touch.I don’t even look the same anymore,The mirror betrays me. I…
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Hard Change
Recently, a friend used the word “ challenging” when telling me about their week and this past few days have felt challenging for my heart with one thing and another too. I was trying to put it into words when telling Mr Lemon and settled on the following. I thought I’d share with you in…
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Adding Value
Hearing what we say and observing it’s impact is worthwhile and insightful. Sometimes we don’t need to speak if what we have to say adds nothing of value. Silence can shape a moment in time. Speak carefully and thoughtfully so that you communicate exactly what you intend to leave behind. Juliette Proffitt I read so…
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Personal Achievements
When I turned 40 I decided to make some life changing decisions. I realised that I don’t mind being a dreamer. It’s not a bad thing but also I mustn’t wait for an opportunity to realise those dreams…so I just got right on out there and started working on more of them. Life will forever…
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Healing
Healing is a common theme in many people’s lives. Conversations and stories often revolve around what they are healing from. I have my own healing stories, too. It’s sad to hear about both global and local issues that will take a long time to heal. Healing is everywhere. And healing is good. It brings hope,…
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POETRY – Purpose-less
PURPOSE-LESS Fifteen years of meat and veg dinners.Six days a week. Five O’ Clock on the dot.Little blue plastic table withLittle blue plastic chairs.Carried into the living room.For want of more space. When finally, two pennies to rub together,There came in a wooden one.Followed by thirty-two legs,‘Cause we knew we’d need ‘em”,Eight chairs, when we…
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POETRY – Buttercups
BUTTERCUPS Strange things, kite strings.Like keeping butterflies in jars.Never to kiss the breeze.The last of youth beckoning.High above the buttercups.Where the swallows fly.And the clouds whisper,“Onwards, child.” © 2024 Juliette Proffitt ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE ABOVE POEM WAS WRITTEN BY AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE AUTHOR GRANTS PERMISSION TO…
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Moving Towards Perimenopause – Why I Liberated My Body From Mirena Coil
After my fourth child at 29, life became much more hectic. Remembering to take my contraceptive pill each day at the same time was challenging because there was always some distraction. I opted for the Mirena Coil after failing to get on well with the contraceptive implant. The coil suited me and my lifestyle much…
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Building Your Emotional Resilience Toolkit – Top 25 Ideas To Try For Improved Wellbeing
If you’ve been following along recently, you’ll have read my post on Understanding Emotions – Helping Yourself and also Coping With Disappointment When Seeking Support. We talked a lot about how building yourself an “Emotional Toolkit” is a necessity in todays fast paced world. It’s important now, more than ever that we take time to…
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How To Cope With Disappointment When Seeking Support – A Guide To Healthy Relationships
In times of need, we often turn to those closest to us for support, hoping they’ll be our rock in the storm. But what happens when they can’t meet our expectations? In my last post How To Understand Your Emotions & Help Yourself I talked about being able to recognise and sit with our feelings…
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How To Understand Your Emotions & Help Yourself – A Comprehensive Guide
Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of emotions, struggling to stay afloat amidst waves of loneliness, sadness, or overwhelm? You’re not alone. I have felt like that recently myself. I always know when I’m in need of a little more TLC and compassion, usually when I find myself welling up, unawares…
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The Art Of Working From Rest – Balance In Productivity & Wellbeing
I often feel like we live in a world that glorifies being overly productive and excessively busy, as if it’s a competition or a test. Recently, I was listening to a lady talk about her own experiences of this. I sat smiling and nodding away in agreement to the things she was saying when suddenly,…
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VLOG – Full Life Update
Today I give you a full life update. Join me as I talk about:🍂 The loss of my father🍂 Navigating self compassion including tips for you🍂 My sobriety journey🍂 Why I got a bee in a bonnet over a comment🍂 Unschooling update!
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VLOG – DITL || A Morning With Me
No two days are the same! This episode follows us for an easy Friday morning. Early mornings, self care & homeschool.
Beautiful Messy Life 