Audacious Aria

Things to know before you begin your journey

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The girl was brave. Fearless was easy, but brave . . .Brave was hard.

I am a woman, a lover. A musician, a spirit, a survivor, a feminist, a Scot, a dirty mouth with feet. I am so many things, with so many sides. Both good & bad;

There’s my warrior side – the one who thinks she can move mountains you know?

There’s my shivering waif – the victim side.

My angry, violent with my gentle, loving side.

Of course there’s my Don’t give a fuck side too.. you’ll see that one in time.

Either way, I’m still trying to find a balance with all of them. It’s not easy & I know that it’s rarely enough for people, but I can only be myself.

I’ve been Blogging for a few years now & started this one back in August 2007 right on the cusp of my breakup with my ex. My writing was more powerful then than any other time in my life..I can barely even read those words back yet.

My past is more tartan than checkered & always has a bearing in my here & now.

I like to put on a facade, I like to play the game & believe me – I’m bloody good at it. But not here. This time it’s no holds barred. This time it really is a journey. This time it’s rough, ready ,raw & real.

What do I blog about? Pretty much anything & everything that comes into my mind. I use my blog as a tool, as a form of therapy. I blog for myself. I blog mainly when I’m fired up – this you may also have noticed. Some of the content may be triggering to some, so please read at your discretion.

I blog about my past, my present, my future, my family, friends & my love. My mental health, my fears, my self injury & past abuse. My hopes, dreams, nightmares & disappointments.The good times, the bad times & all that’s in between.

I am a vast person & quite simply, you’ll only know myself & my mind when you read my posts.

If you feel the need to, leave a comment sometime – you know, like in a “scream if you wanna go faster!” fashion. But please remember, this blog is for me, not you. Which also means that it’s about me, not about you. So think before you speak – comments, again, are welcome but will be screened & I do reserve the right to edit or not publish.