How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

“How are you? Are you well? Are you okay? How’s life been? If ever you want to talk, I’m here”. Let’s stop this one-sided cycle; who’s loving you? And most importantly, who’s respecting you? It’s like a never ending marathon without a water station in sight. I’m parched and proceeding to dire dehydration if I [...]

Are You Worthy?

Are You Worthy?

Dishing out advice may seem far easier than asking yourself the soul-churning question, often either rhetorical or left unanswered. Am I worthy? Life feels like a movie. You pause, rewind and resume where you left off. Following another’s clapperboard is far easier than your own. Their narrative is easier to confide in than yours. But [...]

Why Does COVID-19 Continue To Divide Society?

Why Does COVID-19 Continue To Divide Society?

Hi, my name is Antonia. How are you? I’m good, thank you. Am I vaccinated? Let me double check. I didn’t mean double-vaxxed. I've already said too much, haven't I? I didn’t realise this was a socially acceptable question nowadays. Prior to covid, no one cared about your vaccination status, apart from your GP. Pro or [...]

The Finale – Poem.

The Finale – Poem.

I did it my way, until I withdrew, Wires cut, I belonged to you, Blindfolded, as I bare my soul to whom, Message received, handwritten who knew. Glass shattered, as I sleepwalk barefoot, Hypnotised, bloodsoaked vendetta followed suit, Happiness, severing meticulously sewn through, The Glasgow smile carved out by you. Copyright © 2024 by Antonia [...]

Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part; starting out life on a lie? Is this when I say, "I do"? It’s the unfortunate truth. Many can’t wait for the picture-perfect flowers, veil, white dress and honeymoon. But what does [...]