Category Archives: Sewing tales

My Ghanaian day name is Adjoa, I’m a Monday born Ashanti girl. Go Google Ghanaian day names if you’re interested to know more. Growing up, one of my dad’s nicknames for me was Adjoa bassa bassa. Not speaking the lingo, I’m told that “bassa bassa” is slang referring to something messy, disorganised, not put togetherContinue reading “Big shoes, big smile”

The other day, I realised that I was getting therapy by stealth and I wasn’t mad about it. It was free after all. Our family is being supported by some kind and sensitive CAMHS (Child and adolescent mental health services) staff and I’m thankful. We’ve been run through the mill a bit and the emotionalContinue reading “Comfort Dressing”