In September 2023 I had an idea for a romance story. I started to read romances which was unusual for me. I’m more of a crime/drama reader. Some of the romances I read and thought, ‘Wow, my story won’t even come close to being that good. There were others where I thought, mine would […]
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I blamed myself. I always blamed myself. And to a point, I was right to do so. I believed that was the life I was destined to live. One of fear, abuse, and recrimination. “You made me do it.” “You asked for it.” Were regular responses to a punch in the chest or a kick
I waved goodbye to my colleagues as I closed the door behind me, “see you tomorrow, Lise,” they called after me. I doubt it. I mumbled under my breath but called back, “Yeah, see you soon.” To friends and colleagues, I passed on the stairs, it looked like I was breaking up for the holiday
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I’m sharing some simple techniques you can do in 10 minutes every day to improve your mental health through creative writing.
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Do you know what to do if you think you may have endometriosis? First of all, what is endometriosis? Bloody painful for a start, it can be debilitating and is often misdiagnosed, as it was in my case. For almost thirty years, I was backwards and forwards to the doctors with upset stomachs, sickness, heavy
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Do you know what to expect following a hysterectomy? No, neither did I. I expected it to be painful and life-changing and although I was well prepared physically and mentally, I wasn’t prepared for some of the things which followed and the after-effects of the surgery. I am writing this blog to help you understand
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Updated 14th Dec 2023 I believe using writing and intuition to help others heal is my soul purpose in life. I have faced many changes in my life and career. Some of the catalysts which brought about these changes were forced. Others were conscious decisions. All were life-changing in some way whether small or
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Looking after your mental health is important but more imperative than ever when you are facing or have faced a hysterectomy induced menopause. In this blog, I would like to share with you 3 positive ways to reduce stress, anxiety or depression whilst coming to terms with a hysterectomy induced menopause.
Katie, A New Chapter is the debut novel by me, author Lisa M Billingham. Here I share with you why I wrote my first novel. Perfect Timing Covid 19 forced me to write my first novel. I decided many years ago to write a book. Mentioned it often enough to make friends roll their eyes.
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Hysterectomy I never thought I would be preparing for a hysterectomy at 42. Life was chaotic, working in the corporate sector as a Business Development Manager, travelling the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. Just when I thought life was being kind to me, (I had previously struggled with stress, anxiety depression,) and I was finally
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