The silent heartbreak of being overlooked and always on the edge of belonging. Will I Ever Be Enough? There’s a certain kind of quiet sadness that creeps in when you’re scrolling through social media and see a group of friends out together—laughing, hugging, sharing memories—and you realize… you weren’t even thought of. It’s a feeling I know all too well. Living with ADHD has shaped so much of who I am. I feel deeply—sometimes too deeply for the world around me. I’m the one who notices when someone’s energy shifts in a conversation. I’ll carry their emotions with me, mull…
Burnout Doesn’t Wear a Name Badge
Hey again, It’s been a while since I last sat down to write like this. I wish I was coming to you with something lighter, something a little more upbeat. But the truth is, work has been really hard lately — and not in the “wow, I love a challenge” kind of way. It’s been draining, emotionally and physically. I’ve been putting in late nights, pushing myself harder than I should, and I’d love to say it’s paying off, but honestly? It doesn’t feel like it is. It feels like I’m pouring from a cup that no one’s refilling. And…
Tea, Tales & Pawprints
Hello, I’m Ophelia Baxter – Welcome to My Little Corner of the Internet. Well, here we are. After years of hovering on the edge of writing a blog, I’ve finally taken the plunge—and I couldn’t be more excited (and a tiny bit nervous) to introduce myself. My name is Ophelia Baxter. I’m a forty-something mum originally from the bustling heart of London, now living a much quieter (and muddier) life in the countryside. I share this life with my brilliant husband, our wonderful son, three mischievous cats, and a dog who thinks she’s the head of the household. Spoiler: she…