A link to a speed skating club’s crash course appeared in WhatsApp, followed by shopping suggestions for skates. I had walked out after a row with my partner over boundaries. I was couch-surfing, emotional, bordering self harm, reeling for kindness. This quasi skate-date, really touched me! (2/5)

That was January 2022! When my old demon friends started showing up again, that same friend renewed the offer! Despite dabbling with with ice skates, I was again in a spot to at least give it a try! So, we turned up to a beginners class of school kids, speed skate practices and racing games… (3/5)