Where to even start? A lot has happened in the last three years. I feel like an entirely different person.
My family and I have endured so much loss and change. My mum AND my soul dog Rory passed away in 2025. Within three months of each other. I still occasionally text mum, even though I know she won’t answer. Not only that, but I can’t bring myself to delete her contact info from my phone. I take great comfort from feeling Rory’s spirit pop in sometimes.
Let’s see what else has happened? Some friendships faltered and repaired themselves. Others have ended entirely. I’m sad, but I was putting so much of myself into helping and loving them, while getting nowhere. I just didn’t have the emotional bandwidth to continue. So I walked away from three separate people I really cared for.
My sister’s MS has worsened. I am now not the only person in the family, who uses a wheelchair. She’s adapted amazingly, to be fair. I’m so proud of her. I’m so glad we got to see Howard Jones together when we did. Seeing her meet her teenage idol, is a memory I hold very dear.
So, regarding pets. I’m now a proud mum to two Budgies. I named them after Guy Bailey and Spike Gray from the Quireboys. I recently got Spike’s autograph via a friend who met him. I was so happy, I cried! Sadly, Guy passed away last year. Cancer can suck a gorillas hairy asshole. It’s taken so many people I love.
I plan to get a Cockatiel in the future. My longtime dream bird<3