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Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. Jane Howard    Denise watched the young mums in their ath-leisure wear. They had takeaway coffee cups in one hand and mobile phones in […]

My Tribe



I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.  Sylvia Plath You’re carrying your handbag, toys, bottles, folders, a briefcase, nappy bag, and whatever else your kids have demanded you carry for them. There are toddlers attached to you, […]

You Take a Breath


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The Day Her Life Began (Again) A short story By Elaine Fraser The day Lana’s life began again was just like any other. She got up, ate breakfast, showered, dressed, packed school lunches, put on a load of washing, ironed a shirt, and wondered for the millionth time, how she […]

The Day Her Life Began (Again)



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Living with Questions I have never been a person who has a creed or written down a set of beliefs that frame my life, but I do have core principles to which I cling dearly. Perhaps this is due to having parents who questioned everything, distrusted the establishment, and who […]

Living with Questions by Elaine Fraser


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Between Fear and Faith This time last year, my husband told me he needed something different, something that made a difference, something that would be a big adventure. ‘So I’ve been thinking about combining adventure, photography, motorbikes and philanthropy. I’d like to ride around the world raising awareness for Water […]

Adventure: Between Fear and Faith