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The Real Tough Love.
Love. It was never you, When you stole from me, Beat me, Hurt me, Bewildered me, Neglected me. Because Love, you’re not tough. Not Stealing, destroying, abusive Tough. Not inhumane, poisonous Tough. No, Love, thats not you. Thats just what… Continue reading
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A Soulful of Joy
‘It just feels like Joy’ Said my line manager to me early in the year, around January time, in the midst of a conversation we were having, she had ‘walked’ with me through the back end of last year. And… Continue reading
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Tiny Life Update
Just a short update on my writing as it’s been a while since I shared anything on here. Yes 6 weeks since I last blogged.. Two things are happening at the moment, firstly I am in the middle of moving… Continue reading
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Exciting news: Writing Project
Hey all, just a very quick blog to let you know of some really exciting news! I have started to write a book! Yes, amazing isn’t it! It will be all about feelings, emotions and a story for boys, title… Continue reading
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Morning Fire
The darkest of blue skies awaits the coming fire. Expectant. The Earth will turn, the Sun will soon show itself. Turning moment by moment Sun peeking. Making its presence known Making its warmth felt Making its colour radiate Fire within,… Continue reading
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Abuse and the fragility of self-belief.
‘You shouldn’t doubt yourself, you’re really good at’ Aww shucks, thank you But when those voices return Those ones You know the ones I mean Every action, every creative, public action is a huge sap of energy Self doubt shouts… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 