Changing my relationship with a close friend

Let me tell you a love story. It’s about the longest relationship I’ve had in my life outside of my family. It’s about a close friend who would join me at parties, weddings and celebrations. It’s about a close friend who was always there for me when I felt down, anxious or sad. It’s about a close friend who would, on the surface, make me happy. However this same friend was causing significant damage to my health, causing poor performance at work, and upsetting my relationship with those who were close to me. Incase you hadn’t guessed it, my close … Continue reading Changing my relationship with a close friend

September – a month of sorrow

September 2022 was a momentous month. First we had a new Prime Minister and shortly after she was appointed, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. As a nation we always knew that this would happen but nothing really can prepare you for what would come. I am not a die hard Royalist but I was surprised at how sad I found it. I think if you’ve lost someone close, in my case my father, an event like this brings up a lot of emotions. Anyway she had a good life and I thank her for her service. Long live … Continue reading September – a month of sorrow

May and June 2022 update!

Intro After a two-month absence from blogging, I have finally managed to get round to giving you an update.  My absence can be explained by the fact that Mrs Wealthster and I were getting (and got) married, which took up a considerable amount of time.  Secondly, I was under the Kosh at work and, as of last week, had worked about 15 days straight, pretty much from 9 am-11 pm most days.  Thankfully the case I was working on settled, and now when I thought we would have a hearing this week, I am twiddling my thumbs at home (very … Continue reading May and June 2022 update!