Author: BwarReli

Today, I noticed a mistake in something I’d written. I wrote, “even at tribunal,” when what I actually meant was “during tribunal proceedings.” At first, I brushed it off as a simple typo. But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense — and in a strange way, it told a story about what that time was...

Over the summer holidays, I had the joy of visiting The Snug Stay and Play in Cheadle with my SEN son, and it was such a lovely experience. From the moment we arrived, it felt welcoming and family-focused.  My son couldn’t get enough of the train tracks, completely lost in imaginative play, while I could relax...

When I was pregnant someone told me they would call social services, and that my baby would be taken away—because of my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). At that moment, my heart sank. It wasn’t that I doubted my ability to care for my child, it was the fear of being judged, misunderstood, or dismissed. I chose to...

“The only break I get is when I’m at work,” said a single mum. But what about the ones who don’t even get that?” For some, work is the only place they get to breathe, a moment of structure, adult conversation, even go to the toilet in peace! It’s not easy, but at least there’s a rhythm to it. A desk, a lunch...

This might sound a little personal, but it’s more common than we realise, especially for young women.  There was a time in my life when I feared people would see me as shallow,  and maybe, on the surface, I was. But not because of ego. Because of fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of being seen for who I...

Lately, my feed has been full of proud parents celebrating their children’s glowing school reports, and truly, it’s lovely to see. Every child deserves to be recognised for their hard work, and every parent should feel proud of their child’s growth and effort. But it also made me reflect on something a little...