The Inspiration behind my series about a woman kept in a cage — My latest series on the fabulous publication, Redemption Magazine, has received quite a lot of love. Which has made me happy as it is very transgressive. Even brutal in places. But I am a believer that stories should be told and don’t have to have happy endings or be all…

The previous year, he’d bought a clapped out Ford Capri, which he’d lovingly restored. — When I was a late teen, my boyfriends had cars. We’d often pull up somewhere quiet, put on some tracks and make out while listening to the background sounds. Memories! Young Love The first song that comes to mind during this time is Madness — I like driving in my car. Look…

I began to worry… Was I too inexperienced? What would Steve expect from me? — “Right then. May can decide. Whose it to be?” Carl asked. I looked at the two lads. Both hoping to walk me home from the youth club disco and wondered how on earth this was happening? It seemed only a few months ago I’d been all skinny limbs and no…

Let me tell you a story of late 1980s London. One of unrequited love, loyalty, sex-of-sorts, a dark-brooding male and a super-hot babe. — There I was on my way to meet my best friend from work. My best friend, who incidently I was in love with. His office was in a posh West End of London square. But this story is not about him, it’s about Gino…and me. I was feeling savvy and…

I cracked a pane or two, but he would simply apply a new sheet of glass, or tape the shreds together in an attempt to mend the cracks. — I was reading this from jules on Know Thyself Heal Thyself: Do you know the boiling pot and the frog story? Write about a time you realized you got comfortable with an uncomfortable environment. And I immediately remembered a time nearly ten years ago, when I thought the way I…

I have somewhat left my gregarious side behind… — Written for this thought-provoking prompt. I want to state now: I believe life is made up of choices, and I have been responsible for all my decisions. The lockdowns started a shift for me. The free May Bird was locked in, and the thing was she had only been allowed…

Moving forward in healing and personal growth — Life can so often be viewed as a series of before and after moments. Choices made today affect tomorrow… This story has been particularly inspired by Ravyne Hawke prompt and the idea of Quantum Mechanics. …

To this day, I never equate money with class. — I truly believe that kids should be taught about money at school. In a way, I suppose they actually teach themselves a little when playing “shop games” and such like. But I think the basic principles regarding money — how it works, the history of money and working to earn…

Health became more important than possessions. — Inspired by this prompt by Diana C. Write about the hard maneuvers you took through chaos to make peace look and feel easy… Last year, I had to think a lot about belongings. Things. Stuff. These are words that don’t sound very emotive, but what they actually come down to…

Love and courage kept me standing… — I have written many very personal and sometimes distressing true tales. Through my eyes, the one you are about to read is the worst. During this event, I experienced the most terrifying moment of my life so far, and it was love and courage that kept me standing. Content Warning—…

My Mum’s energy is with me, and I am a better person for having known her. — My life so far has included many ups and downs. Others have often said they feel I have an inherent strength. I believe I am blessed with this attribute because of the positive way my mum interacted with me. I am, because we were… Mum Chose Me To begin at the beginning, Mum…

Eczema: They suspected my problems were linked to an intolerance to certain foods. — Eczema and Steroid Cream I have suffered on and off with eczema all my life. As a child, others didn’t want to hold my hand thinking they could catch it. The doctors knew little about eczema, except to tell me to drink more milk (I was a skinny kid) — and dollop the sores…

Do certain personalities fair better in online social environments? — I am sure that the way people behave — or the amount of time they spend — on social media has something to do with personality type. Not only that, how a person interacts will gain them a certain type of follower, thereby; attracting a social media tribe, by exhibiting…

In my opinion, to not allow a sick person access to a plant that can improve their condition is immoral. — Let’s go right back to the start. History It’s likely the ticks that cause Lyme Disease have been around for many, many years. The mention of animal ticks goes back to writings from the 17th century. Although, symptoms caused by a bite were not linked together or given a name. Indeed…

An epiphany moment — Not long ago I experienced an intense eureka moment, which led me to view someone I’d previously seen negatively, in a positive way. Preconceived ideas about him were eliminated and new ones, along with a memory, took their place. It was as if this person had re-entered my life, and…

A true tale from when I was very young — just fifteen. — When I was fifteen I finally discovered something that I liked about my step father. The Beatles. He was a scouser — born and bred in an extremely working class part of Liverpool and to a certain extent had made good. He’d worked hard all his life. But being from…

This has an orange and smoky undercurrent — I adore hot, spicy food, so it isn’t a surprise to me that family and friends consider chilli con carne my signature dish. The phrase chilli con carne is Spanish and means chilli with meat, which is precisely what it is. History Although today there will be some great vegetarian chilli…

We sat down under a large old tree, in a very open field, just outside the grounds of a massive hotel — Going outside for some sexy fun can be exciting and daring but may be viewed as taboo by some people. Particularly, in recent strange times. However, such a shared experience can prove to be liberating and fun too. …

Recently I bought a chicken. Here is the story of that very bird… — In my kitchen, we usually cook from scratch and are not at all wasteful. We simply can’t afford to be. Occasionally we will buy a whole chicken. Free-range, for many reasons I won’t go into here, but overall because they taste better. I am a huge fan of chickens. …

Try as I might, I could not piss — This story talks about a taboo act — If you think this may not be your cup of tea, then why not check out a less kinky read. Way back in the late 90s, I was exploring my sexuality. I’d finally reached the point where I was refusing to feel…