childhood
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Male Sensitivity : Part 1 (Realising my own)
Toughen up You need to stand up for yourself Wimp You’re being sensitive Softy Pussyfoot And the ultimate.. Stop being so Gay. All words Ive heard in my life, some at school, some in places that were meant to be… Continue reading
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How I believed in a ‘Feelings free’ Faith
On Feelings, Faith and ‘that’ Train. Continue reading
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The Joy of First Time Puddles
It rained today. Actually, where I was, it more than rained today Rain bounced off the roof today Rain flooded the cafe patio where I was today And it deluged the country lanes off North Yorkshire today for about 4… Continue reading
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Surviving Psychopathic Parenting (Part 26): Little Professor
Over the last few weeks I have, again, through a combination of therapy and personal reading, began to identify more about the ways in which I survived – or were guided towards surviving as a child in the midst of… Continue reading
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The Root that Took
The Root that Took Continue reading
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15 phrases not to say to children of abusive parents
A few months ago I wrote a piece about the myths that surround in regard to parents – myths like ‘Parents love you whatever’ or ‘Mums are so supportive’ that do nothing for anyone who’s experience of parents is vastly… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 