(Estimated reading time 2 minutes) It was a snapping, snarling thing that rose suddenly from some unknown place – obliterating, tearing, devouring. I could feel my blood pressure rise and power flood through my body. For someone who is normally fairly calm and happy this run-in with anger was frankly quite a surprise. Where on […]
(Estimated reading time 2 minutes) The problem with shadowy creatures is that they are annoyingly persistent. They seem to recur with different names and faces until at last, sick of facing the same issues, we stop running and turn to see what is blocking the light. We stand our ground and say, “Enough!” In those […]
(Estimated reading time 1 minute) How does one ever begin to manage a non-specific fear; a spidery thing, crawling, slithering across your chest; a paralyzing dread. This shadow self emerging stealthily in the chaos of young family life. I remember, with two young boys, that there was barely time for a cup of tea or […]
Beyond the Shadow 