I recently binge-watched the BBC adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s famous novel, The Pursuit of Love. Published in 1945, it’s widely known to be semi-autobiographical, and tells the story of the Radlett family, an eccentric upper-class English family who live in a crumbling stately home called Alconleigh and have the usual in-jokes and traditions common to posh […] The post Are “Bolter” or “Sticker” Still Our Only Choices? appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

I saw a meme on Instagram a few weeks ago. It was one of those old-fashioned-typewriter ones, with messily typed words on a white page, and it said “most people never heal because they stay in their own heads, replaying corrupted scenarios. Let it go”. I thought “yes!”. I thought “replaying corrupted scenarios? Every hour […] The post “Let It Go” Is Not Always The Best Advice appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

A couple of weeks ago, I listened to the Louis Theroux “Grounded” episode in which FKA twigs features as his guest. And I was utterly blown away by the level of calm, articulate detail she gave. The podcast is a game of two halves: the first section was recorded in September and focuses mainly on FKA twigs’ […] The post I’m So Glad FKA twigs Has Bravely Spoken Out About Shia LaBeouf appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

I saw a meme on Instagram a few weeks ago. It was one of those old-fashioned-typewriter ones, with messily typed words on a white page, and it said “most people never heal because they stay in their own heads, replaying corrupted scenarios. Let it go”. I thought “yes!”. I thought “replaying corrupted scenarios? Every hour […] The post Maybe It’s OK To Overthink (Sometimes) appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

After my affair, one of the steps I took was to deliberately surround myself with uplifting content. I had therapy, of course, but along with that I ordered and read lots of empowering, enlightening books. I downloaded and listened to podcasts and audiobooks about self-care, female psychology, and self-esteem. And I made a point of […] The post “The Other Woman” Doesn’t Deserve Your Instagram Shame appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

Each year, as we drift through that strange week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the innocuous conversations we have with anyone — shop assistant; hairdresser; fellow dog walker in the park — will inevitably include at some point the polite question: “So. Any New Year’s Resolutions?” In days of yore, I’d be full of them. I excitedly […] The post New Year’s Resolutions? They’re Not Compulsory, BTW appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

I skim-read a glowing review and I thought “huh, looks interesting” and so last week, on New Year’s Eve, I pressed Play on the film Babyteeth (which was made in 2019, and is newly available on Netflix). Then half an hour later I paused the film because I could tell it was the sort of film I’d […] The post “Babyteeth” on Netflix Just Destroyed Me (10/10 Would Recommend) appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

I’ve always had the quiet sense, deep down, that there are very few feelings that aren’t enhanced by the act of writing about them. It’s one of the reasons that I have found writing to be so cathartic and healing in my own life. By setting out my truth as I see it, I am better […] The post Three Books I Loved in 2020 (srsly, read them) appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

Right. Hear me out on this, because I’m one totally serious. It’s entirely possible that the most important clothing purchase you make this winter will be a pair of leggings that, on first inspection, look a tiny little bit like they might’ve once been a bin bag. I know, I know. I wouldn’t have believed […] The post Here’s Why You Probably Need Some Pleather Leggings This Winter appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more

I don’t mean to brag, OK, but I know my way around the internet. Although I’m a Gen Xer, I was born right at the tail end of that slot (you know the one! It was the part of the generation where there was a dotcom bust just as we entered the job market and then […] The post Sell Me Something! (I’m a Sucker Now. I’ll Buy It). appeared first on The Unravelling ..read more