On reflection

Coming up for air

SANDIE was no stranger to starting afresh. In her younger days, she’d moved on from failing relationships, dingy flats and boring jobs more times than she cared to remember. She’d found it easy to acc

Last year, writer Emma Chesworth became a part-time carer and has found the role hugely fulfilling, as she explains here

THAT’S it. It stops right now.” To add oomph to the point, Gloria smacked the soft arms of her chair with her palms. Idly Scott noticed the small puffs of dust that arose and made a mental note that i

When Debora Robertson moved to France, she discovered that cultivating a garden is about more than just plants

‘A year ago there was a restructure at work and I hate my new boss. I am now stressed every day and at weekends, and I feel like I just can’t take it any more. Also, I want to work fewer days – I am c