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On becoming a wise child

As part of his training as a vet, Graham had visited the Sussex Downs to see fireflies. It took him straight back there as person after person used the…

Mar 1 • Fiona Peacock

February 2026

Active witnessing as exercising our m/other tongue

Val pushed the pots of milk into her pocket so she could carry a cup in each hand.

Feb 1 • Fiona Peacock

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January 2026

What are we responsible for? What’s our job?

Val drifted. Despite the hardness of the floor. Despite the noise.

Jan 1 • Fiona Peacock

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December 2025

Nuggets of the m/other land

The sigh escaped, Val internally deflating as she released her breath. And breathe, she told herself.

Dec 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

November 2025

It’s all about the body

Val rarely thought of her mother these days.

Nov 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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October 2025

The master's toolbox is very deep (and sticky)

It was like being drunk, this immersion in playful relationship.

Oct 7, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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September 2025

Conducting kinship…that’s what mothers do

The rain was still relentless, its hammering on the windows echoing the rising din in the food hall.

Sep 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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August 2025

What is work?

The room was definitely filling up. The noise levels were rising. Her body registered it as a threat, even though her head knew it wasn’t one.

Aug 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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July 2025

Growing with the troubled

The door opened and Val saw Graham standing there, holding it, looking left and right, searching for her.

Jul 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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June 2025

Challenge: fear and growth

Val glanced at her watch again.

Jun 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

May 2025

Engaging: mini-moments of meeting

Graham looked at his watch.

May 4, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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April 2025

Structure makes for safety

The outside of the service station seemed constructed of almost as many shades of indistinct grey as her memories.

Apr 1, 2025 • Fiona Peacock

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