AUTHOR - CAROLYN H  - UNITED KINGDOM
It’s the little things I will always remember..

The smell of the Saturday newspaper concealing a bag of sweets for my brother and I, the sing songs in the car and the patient answer to the nightly ‘how many days is it until Christmas’….

I loved horse riding. Some how you found the money and once a month without any failure you would drive me out to the riding stables enjoying the thrilled look on my face as I trotted around the
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AUTHOR - TEE PRESIDENT - SPAIN
Most of us expect our parents to die before we do, we may not say it, but we think it. This expectation doesn't make the event any easier. Whether you are 6, 16 or 60 when your mother dies, it's a difficult thing to deal with. A mother is the person who is always supposed to be there when you need her. For her to suddenly not be there anymore is quite an adjustment to make. I think it is especially difficult for a woman to deal with that kind of
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AUTHOR - PAUL E. - UNITED STATES
We’re talking relationships here?

Well I have a relationship with my depression; the little sod’s been following me around for the last ten years, reminding me occasionally that he’s still not gone away. It’s been the most punishing journey at times, with desperate lows and highs that reached just above my ankles.

I remember watching a TV program about depression; my initial feelings were what a complete waste and then think
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AUTHOR - JANEYWANEY HEATH - UNITED KINGDOM
I used to think parents were patronising me when they told me about how it felt to become a mum or a dad. I used to think they were being just a little bit smug, because they had something I thought I would never have - something I thought I could never have.

And then I found out I was pregnant. I can't fully describe the conflicting feelings I had. I was exhillarated, euphoric, and terrified all at the same time. Your Dad felt the s
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AUTHOR - ANN-MARIE  - SPAIN
Well it's ironic that I find this site whilst chatting over a few beers, for most of my memories of my best friend probably involve a drink or two!! But when we are in the position of having to text to make an appointment to have a glass of wine over a telephone conversation, we are clearly too busy these days.
So, my pal, I think it's time to say how much I appreciate you and your valuable friendship. We have both been through the mire o
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