I visited The Real World today so that I could attend a hospital appointment for a routine check up on my kidneys, Bob and Dave.…
As Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) wraps up here in the UK, I find myself reflecting on my mental health in relation to the COVID19…
I have long been aware of the privileges I have in this world simply because I am a white, Christian, American. That’s not to say…
It is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, so I thought I’d share a bit about my recent efforts to keep my mental health in…
I’ve been quiet lately and I’ve found it hard to get back into the swing of things because I don’t know how to move past…
“You will feel better than this. Maybe not yet. But you will. You just keep living, until you’re alive again.” I heard this quote the…
Today has not been my best day. I knew it would be a hard one, as I was saying goodbye to my parents ahead of…
I’ve been a bit low lately and reached out to a friend for a bit of company. When I’d first mentioned that I was stressed…
To celebrate Social Media Week, I have decided to share a paper I wrote a few months ago about digital diaries and online identities. It…
My visa expires in 49 days. My employer is working on getting sponsorship approval for me so that I can apply for a new visa,…
I am participating in an online thing where a few people are getting together to chat through a moderated forum run by a grief counsellor.…
It’s been a week since I last shared my mundane life with you here on Just Frances. And it’s been nearly that long since I…
A little while ago, I told you about my classes for spring semester and how one of those classes included blogging. Well, yesterday I posted…
This morning I realised that I haven’t been outside since Monday. I spent Tuesday and Wednesday holed up inside working on my dissertation proposal—and only…
There is something to be said about a smile. People who smile are more approachable. They seem friendlier. They seem carefree. They seem happier. For…
For more than two years now, my nights have been haunted with horrible dreams. I call them “widow dreams” and I understand from other widow(er)s…
I’m sure you’ve gleaned by now that I’m very anxious and frightened about my future. And I bet some people wonder why I’m putting myself…
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before what a massive gamble this new adventure of mine is. I’m leaving my job during one of the…
It’s been a bit of a crazy month as I cope with a gazillion emotions swarming around my heart and soul. Then tonight, I sat…
Since my foster daughter had a social engagement this afternoon, I took advantage of the kid-less time to get some miles in on the gym’s…