Real life Stories

So… apparently actions have consequences. And apparently… I’m not great with warnings. It all started innocently enough in the chatroom. By “innocently,” I mean I was being my usual charming, slightly chaotic, push-the-boundaries-just-a-little-too-much self. A comment here. A cheeky reply there. A sprinkle of attitude… a dash of “what are you going to do about it?” Next thing, warning issued. Now, a sensible person would’...

Ah… the plot thickens. (Remember the body shaming story https://www.swingingheaven.za.com/stories/fact/no-offence-but-the-most-offensive-sentence-starter-ever) So there I was, minding my own business, sharing a very real, very human moment about body shaming… thinking, “Wow, that was vulnerable, but also empowering.” Healing era. Growth. Wisdom. ✨ And then… ding! 💬 Enter: The Comment Section Warrior. You know the type....

There’s this unspoken assumption in the lifestyle… that once you’ve been “in”, you’ll always know how to be in. Like riding a bike. Except… no one tells you the bike has changed, the road has changed, and somehow, so have you. Because let me tell you… stepping back into this world after a long hiatus? It’s less “welcome back, legend” and more “ma’am, do you still have your access card?” I used to glide through it. Confide...

So after 11 years of glorious singlehood, I decided to do something bold. Something brave. Something that should probably come with protective gear. I entered the dating scene again. Now let me tell you something about dating in your 40s. It’s a fascinating social experiment. You have wisdom, life experience, emotional intelligence… and yet somehow you’re still dealing with behaviour that feels like it was imported direct...

So… remember the body-shaming episode from the other night? https://www.swingingheaven.za.com/stories/fact/no-offence-but-the-most-offensive-sentence-starter-ever Apparently the universe heard about it and decided to step in with a little cosmic customer service. Because sometimes life knocks your crown off… and sometimes the universe sends a random stranger to help you pick it up again. 👑 Let me explain. Late last night...