E. E. Wildwood

Defining Depression

In between my two boys, I suffered a miscarriage. This sent me into the defining depressive episode of my life. Ten to twenty per cent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet no one talks about it. It’s taboo. I was devastated. I believe whole heartedly that a mother’s job is to protect her childrenContinue reading “Defining Depression”

The Joys of Perimenopause…

I am at that age…unfortunately or fortunately, depending on the day. I want to feel sleek and sexy, but rather, perimenopause has me feeling fat and frumpy. My skin looks like puberty has hit all over again. I’ve put on weight, and can’t seem to shake it. I can’t sleep a whole night through –Continue reading “The Joys of Perimenopause…”

Spring Fever

It tends to happen around this time of year. Especially if I’m not afforded the opportunity to travel. Spring fever, cabin fever, whichever you prefer to call it. I’m dying for spring temperatures, melting snow and the tides of change. This is the time that I start about “refreshing” my look or “reinventing” myself toContinue reading “Spring Fever”

Friendship Standards

Friendship is pretty important to me, and I believe it’s something that you need to constantly work on. I run into trouble because not everyone feels the same way; that I would do for others that which they would not do for me. Your friends can hurt you just as much as your enemies. MyContinue reading “Friendship Standards”

First Kiss

This was originally posted on my first blog back in 2015. Enjoy! Her heart was pounding in her ears. She shifted her weight in toward him, her breasts making contact with the contours of his chest. Her back burned where his hand slid up to gently cup the back of her neck. Her fingers trembledContinue reading “First Kiss”

Self Care Saturday

It’s currently minus 15 degrees Celsius. The sun is shining and the winds are blowing. It’s too cold for this girl, right here. So, it’ll be an indoor type of day. I’m sitting in front of my therapy light, and have a huge hot chocolate beside me. The robot vacuum is humming along and theContinue reading “Self Care Saturday”

Depression is Not my life

I don’t want this whole blog to be about my depression. It’s something I have; it’s not who I am. It’s a flaw in my chemistry; not my character. I do tend to write more when I can’t seem to express my feelings any other way, and that’s usually when I’m feeling low. That isContinue reading “Depression is Not my life”

I am a Phantom.

I’m Struggling

I’m not going to lie and I’m not trying to hide it. I’m struggling with my mental health right now. Here in Ontario, we are into our second lockdown with Covid-19. There’s a provincial Stay-At-Home order. There are a limited number of valid reasons to leave your house, and that’s it. Plus, it’s winter –Continue reading “I’m Struggling”

Routines: The Good, Bad & the Ugly

When does routine become a rut? In a stupid, global pandemic. I’m over it. I’m so, so over it. There was a novelty to it at first – the lockdown. That has long since past. I want to see my friends. I want to go eat out at a restaurant. I want to see liveContinue reading “Routines: The Good, Bad & the Ugly”