Welcome to My Freedom's Wings
My Freedom's Wings is a collection of articles about processing difficult experiences, overcoming challenging emotions, and trying to find a way through life that leaves us free to be ourselves. I believe that our past can teach us powerful lessons to move forward stronger and more self aware. But our past, along with traditions or trends in society and the opinions of individuals, should not be allowed to dictate our future.
I started this collection in 2019 after a traumatic period in life, only to be overtaken by another from 2020. For 3 years I wrote little and published nothing, too busy surviving, recovering, rebuilding a life for my son and I. It’s time I moved past that hiatus and I would love some company on the next phase of my writing journey.
All my articles can be found at https://myfreedomswings.substack.com/
I've collected them into themes with links below. If you take the time to sample a few of them, I thank you.
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Life and purpose
What it means to be free, the importance of understanding our values, and the challenge of determining what our purpose in life is.
Freedom to…
Do more of what is good for us and the people around us and less of what crosses our boundaries and clashes with our values..
Making a difference – freedom to contribute to change
Time to breathe – freedom to take time out
The importance of being kind – freedom to brighten someone’s day
Remember you are awesome – freedom to brag
A sunny winters day – freedom to choose why
Fresh starts – freedom to trust
Coming to terms with our past – freedom to learn from our baggage
The importance of being grateful – freedom to appreciate
The colour pink – freedom to buck the trend
Resentment – freedom to let go of old pain
Seven common barriers to asking for help - freedom to ask
Choose what you mirror - freedom to choose how you react
The wonders of technology - and the freedom to be excited about it
Why we need autistic adults to work with neurotypical parents - freedom to collaborate
The problem with the world today is… - freedom from discrimination and the importance of free expression.
Poetry
The five day self help routine
Short Stories
I hope to feel free enough to undertake more creative flights of fancy as the inspiration starts to flow once more…. Keep an eye on my other publication, My Dragon's wings, at
