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Falling in love by the sea

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Katherine Baldwin

This is a tiny post to share some very exciting news. I’m hosting my first How to Fall in Love residential weekend retreat, November 17-19, in Southbourne, Dorset. I would love you to join me if this is of interest. … Continue reading →

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Searching for a pot of gold

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Katherine Baldwin

I went for an invigorating run along the beach this morning, one of those runs that make you feel truly alive. The wind was fierce, whipping up the sand so it cut into my legs. The sun was out. And … Continue reading →

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Finding love

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Katherine Baldwin

“I’m delighted to see you so happy,” Mum said to me this morning as we sat eating our breakfast in the sunny garden. “He’s a wonderful man. And he clearly thinks the world of you. It’s so lovely to see … Continue reading →

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‘Them’ and ‘Us’

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Katherine Baldwin

We’d crouch wide-eyed on the sand, our hands cupped under our chins, and watch with wonder as the Land Rovers filed past, towing behind them shiny, white speed boats containing excited, blonde-haired children in colourful swimsuits. We’d watch as the … Continue reading →

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Why I go to therapy

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Katherine Baldwin

Therapy has helped get me to where I am today, or most importantly where I was on Saturday and Sunday – playing in the sea with my partner, just a short drive from our new coastal home, thinking I absolutely … Continue reading →

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I want to be me

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Katherine Baldwin

I want to be me, I thought, as I cycled along the Bournemouth seafront this morning. Not someone else. Not that woman over there with the toned, slim legs or the long, thick, glossy hair. Not that sporty girl in … Continue reading →

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How did I end up here?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Katherine Baldwin

This blog post could go two ways. It could either turn into a sombre reflection on the fact it’s my birthday tomorrow and my life looks nothing like I expected it to look at this age and stage. I could … Continue reading →

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Ambivalence

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Katherine Baldwin

It’s been so long since I’ve posted on this blog that I almost feel I’ve lost my nerve, lost my ability to write my truth. Maybe the act of writing one’s truth is like a muscle. The more you use … Continue reading →

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Fertility matters

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Katherine Baldwin

Some of you will have had enough of reading about the Get Britain Fertile campaign, fronted by broadcaster and mum of two Kate Garraway and fertility expert Zita West and sponsored by First Response, makers of the pregnancy test kit … Continue reading →

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Is it OK to be me?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Katherine Baldwin

I got home late last night and glanced at what I’d written on yesterday’s blog. I do this now and again, after posting – I check back to see if my writing flowed and whether I said anything of interest … Continue reading →

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