Adjectives

Generous

Kind-hearted

Open

Connected

Clever

Smart

Keen

Winning

Gorgeous

Fun

Occasionally batshit (insane)

Restoring balance

Instant coffee

Iron Chef

A strong, kind friend to talk to, even if it's not in person

A stinky, friendly, furry face looking back in concern even if it's a canine person

Sherlock

Reiki

Flatbread

Pho tai

The freedom to plan an escape

Plans for the future

Realising I have done nothing wrong and tentatively taking tiny steps to live life

Was thinking of me

A night at the musical theatre. Rocky Horror done so well.

Realising that my story is not all my fault. Feeling happy to be alive. Feeling proud that you didn't die and that I didn't leave until I knew you wouldn't. Feeling okay with the fact that someone has done me wrong, and that I did no wrong, and that I don't hate.

The stars are watching.

The car window rolled down, letting in the dark night and the breeze into my hair and my brain. A spring in my step, and a zip in my car.

I remember when I was in Year 12, and I wrote a list of "Things To Do" in the back of my diary. I've ticked every one off the list. I told this to a workmate whom I'd just met. He was so excited that he gave me a high five. That's finally sunk in, and I now feel that for myself too.



A black and white dog launching herself at you from the dark, and uncontrollably wagging her tail.

The Panics and recurring themes.

Feeling strong, and good, and fine. Glad to be who I am.