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In 2023, I thought a lot about whether I’ll ever have sex again. "It's been 4 years, 3 months and 11 days since I did some squat thrusts in the cucumber patch. Since I bumped uglies. U know? Engaged in a bit of bedroom rodeo. This,dear reader, is far too long." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/sex
In 2023, I thought a lot about the parts of myself I’ve ignored. "I'm scared I’ll realise in my 60s that I’ve spent my life comfortably married to a man I love but am not in love with. A man that I’m affectionate with but not attracted to." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/ignored
In 2023, I thought a lot about grief. "I was adamant she should be cremated in the trainers I’d bought her – but they were missing. I learnt later that Mum and her bestie, Rita, had covertly taken a bus to Boye’s in Kirkby and exchanged them for new bras." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/grief
In 2023, I thought a lot about kindness. "As the rain got harder, the woman waiting beside me at the bus stop took a few steps towards me. Before I knew what was happening I found myself sheltered under the eaves of this stranger’s umbrella." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/kindness
In 2023, I thought a lot about if the childless owe less to the planet. "Recently, I decided not to have children. That decision seeded a thought: maybe now I bore less responsibility than others? Maybe my sacrifice meant I could do what I wanted?" www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/childless
In 2023, I thought a lot about dress codes. "I saw a tweet that said ‘I just received a wedding invite where the dress code is: the fanciest thing you already own’. I gave it a ❤️ & scrolled on but I’ve thought about it at least twice a day ever since." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/dress-c...
In 2023, I thought a lot about early menopause. "It is infuriating to be told 'no further action is needed' as a result of a blood test despite being a sweaty, bruised, knackered husk of a person. It is medical gaslighting." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/early-m...
In 2023, I thought a lot about charity shops. "I have to confess that I'm addicted to charity shops, and the thrill of finding a unique, wearable wonder at a bargain price is the driving force behind this addiction." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/charity...
In 2023, I thought a lot about my Nokia 6680. "With the benefit of elapsed time and 314 text messages read in chronological order, I can see how that year marked a transition from one period of my life to another." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2023/my-noki...