I arrived in London in 2020 as one person, and leave the city, albeit temporarily, a different woman entirely. This is my story of working out where, and with whom, I am meant to be.
I loved this Una. Such a wise and beautiful read. If we were meant to stay in one place we would grow roots. For me true freedom is coming and going, ebbing and flowing, and doing what feels right, when it feels right. Keep doing and being your unique ‘Una’, and doing it was such glorious aplomb!
The part of not fitting it at home, it resonates massively that’s how I feel about Derbyshire. We can compare notes on going “home” temporarily! Big love ❤️
This is so beautiful Una. I know what you mean about people saying you're brave to move so late in life -- when you feel like a coward for not doing it sooner. You said that so perfectly.
And how London is just one of those cities. It's not easy - but at the same time you feel a friendly anonymity that's liberating. I'll live there again for a time because I like the version of myself I become when I'm there.
Una, what a beautiful piece of writing. The line "I am forever a blend of not enough and too much, for life there," resonated deeply with how I'm currently feeling coming back to my hometown. Thank you for this.
I loved this Una. Such a wise and beautiful read. If we were meant to stay in one place we would grow roots. For me true freedom is coming and going, ebbing and flowing, and doing what feels right, when it feels right. Keep doing and being your unique ‘Una’, and doing it was such glorious aplomb!
Ohh you. Thank you thank you. You know how it is, if a thing is worth doing….
Hopefully catch you in the coming weeks x
I would LOVE to meet. Tell me your where abouts Special Agent OFarrell
The part of not fitting it at home, it resonates massively that’s how I feel about Derbyshire. We can compare notes on going “home” temporarily! Big love ❤️
Me thinks we should lock a date down in the diary for that, as I would LOVE it x
This is so beautiful Una. I know what you mean about people saying you're brave to move so late in life -- when you feel like a coward for not doing it sooner. You said that so perfectly.
And how London is just one of those cities. It's not easy - but at the same time you feel a friendly anonymity that's liberating. I'll live there again for a time because I like the version of myself I become when I'm there.
Una, what a beautiful piece of writing. The line "I am forever a blend of not enough and too much, for life there," resonated deeply with how I'm currently feeling coming back to my hometown. Thank you for this.