Where Have My Rambles Gone Now?

An opencrumpled diary, suggests writing, rambles, thoughts

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 ~ Helen ~ Leave a comment

I'm sorry, Twisties.

You Tell Me – A Grief Poem For Father’s Day

An image of a garden pond, image relates to a poem about grief on Father's Day

June 17, 2022October 6, 2022 ~ Helen ~ 1 Comment

Because not everyone has someone to buy a card and golf tees for.

30 Days Of Submission: Day 24 – Emotional Connections To Submission

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February 26, 2022October 6, 2022 ~ Helen ~ Leave a comment

Submission in BDSM always starts with a feeling, what's yours?

TMI Tuesday, 28th December 2021 – 2021 Round-Up

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December 28, 2021October 6, 2022 ~ Helen ~ Leave a comment

2021 has been a hell of a year, how did it look for you? It's TMI Tuesday.

I’m Probably Never Going To Write A Book (And That’s Okay)

April 29, 2021 ~ ~ 10 Comments

As a blogger, there seems to be a sort of expectation that if you blog, you will undoubtedly wind up publishing a book. You have to, right? Everyone has a story to share, everyone has something to sell. Well yes, maybe, but I've got a slightly different opinion. Let me take you back to the … Continue reading I’m Probably Never Going To Write A Book (And That’s Okay)

The Lost Art Of Letter-Writing: How I Made Christmas Complete For Under £25

January 27, 2021 ~ ~ Leave a comment

"I'm not sending Christmas cards this year" I said matter-of-factly. "No?" Matt replied. "No. These are Covid times. Cards aren't good enough." That was me; mind made up and self-assured. I was doing away with the traditional Christmas card greeting this year. These were Covid times, and the people that I cared about deserved something … Continue reading The Lost Art Of Letter-Writing: How I Made Christmas Complete For Under £25

Why I Write About Sex & BDSM

September 19, 2020July 14, 2021 ~ ~ Leave a comment

Disclaimer: This post mentions topics involving consensual sexual violence. Not suitable for individuals under eighteen years of age. Reader discretion is advised. I was really inspired by Still Searching For Prince Charming and her really authentic blog post in which she discussed her reasons for writing about sex. Indeed, it got me thinking more about … Continue reading Why I Write About Sex & BDSM