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The R word

January 20, 2026 by Morwenna Lawson

Of all the overused phrases, the one I most dislike is about children being naturally ‘resilient.’ The concept is not entirely formed from mistruth, but context can’t be ignored.

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January 20, 2026 /Morwenna Lawson
Birthday boy, Happy birthday, Twenty one, 21st, resilience, brave, courageous, brilliant, sons, boys, children, tributes
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January 21, 2023 by Morwenna Lawson in Family, Just a thought, Travel, Writing

My son is 18 today. It's a benchmark of an age, a big loud number.

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January 21, 2023 /Morwenna Lawson
Happy birthday, Eighteen, Teenager, Man, Big birthday, Family celebrations, UCAS, university, college, choices, exams, travel, expats, repatriation, homecoming, school exams, sixth form
Family, Just a thought, Travel, Writing
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