International Women’s Day – Part 2

I have worked with many women over time some of which, as well as colleagues, became friends. Some of these were managers, most were fellow team members. But two in particular I remember and see as women of inspiration – but in very different ways to each other. And these two people of inspirational are to be included in this second part of my International Women’s Day celebration post. The first female colleague that was truly inspirational to me was in actual fact my first woman line manager. This woman interviewed me for a role that was to be a … Continue reading International Women’s Day – Part 2

The Midnight Drive

Being blinded by the early evening sun, I drove into the hospital grounds, searching for a space, any space in which to squeeze my car; this seemed such a long time ago as I stood in the dark, with space all around and only one vehicle to be seen – which was mine. I had entered the hospital grounds in sunlight but left under emptying clouds; I did not want to leave my son back there, struggling to survive, fighting for air. Go home the nurses said, go to bed, get some rest, come back fresh in the morning. Where … Continue reading The Midnight Drive