rupertbare (25)in #consciousness • 5 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - part 712th Stroke of Midnight The Fairy Godmother said that all of Cinderella's things would magically turn back on the twelfth stroke, but looking at how milquetoast Prince Charming…rupertbare (25)in #consciousness • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - part 6"Mahomet cald the Hill to come to him. And when the Hill stood still, he was neuer a whit abashed, but said; If the Hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet wil go to the hil."…rupertbare (25)in #life • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - a very short part 5It's Christmas Day; I am still homeless; I am still as sick as a parrot, but I am surrounded by family and friends, and I am happy to be alive. In part 4 of this blog, I…rupertbare (25)in #healing • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - part 4The five stages of grief - denial; bargaining; anger; depression, acceptance. Today, 29th November 2017, marks the third anniversary of the passing of my father, Robert, who…rupertbare (25)in #homelessness • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - part 3"The memory is like a knife; it hurts." It has been quite quiet on the boat this week past. My claims for support and housing have been submitted, so there is little to concern…rupertbare (25)in #homelessness • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts - part 2The temperature is dropping as the Indian Summer parts of England have experienced wanes, and bitter winter chills approach, the houseboat, which is my current abode, offers some…rupertbare (25)in #homelessness • 7 years agoSo close, and yet so far - a true story in many parts.My given name is Rupert. I write this story with an acute awareness of harbouring a heavy heart, and yet, I feel that by sharing my story, I may eventually be able to move on…