Anitaelise

Confidence

Handmade clay plaque reading “To the middle way”

There’s no harm in listening in changing your ways. Remember that time moves forward and there’s a night to your day. You won’t live forever, always be there to guide. It’s time for you to listen and hear the other side. Do this and show you have strength and we’ll see that you’ve grown. It’sContinue reading “Confidence”

Someone’s Story

“To the middle way that brought happiness to our home and our family.”
Microwave Madam.

Freedom

Freedom is a walk in the warmth of the sun, a fridge well stocked and dinner that’s already done.
Freedom is some time with nothing to do
but have coffee or chai in the evening with you.

Pieces of Me

I pick up the pieces that I leave lying around. Pieces dusted daily, always visible. They’re a part of who I am.

No Need for Words

There’s no need for words
it’s all said in your deeds
kind and thoughtful or bitter and mean.
The relaxed happy in the lines of your face
or the cold calculating mask that’s taken it’s place.

Is Period Leave Necessary?

I write the following based on my experience of period pain. These are my opinions and they do not represent the opinions of other women because every woman’s experience is unique. I think every womans voice matters and that discussions will help bring a policy that has flexibility and provides leeway to those who need it.

What I think helps women with period pain at work

Friends with ourselves

It’s really lovely to be offline and get away from the daily grind. No WhatsApp friends who won’t answer the phone, just the joyful silence that grows loud when we’re alone.