In RAW Voices, Women read their writing out loud to you.

Listen to wordsmith Millicent Haughey in this episode: "Dear all, remember to practice your Rage."

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Don’t forget your keys,

have you got your bag?

Did you pack your lunch?

and is the oven turned off?

Is the dog feed and the washing in? Did you remember to wish her happy birthday?

Are the plants watered?

And do you have your phone charger?

AND, Did you practise your rage?

At first you will hate me.

You will cry when you are suppose to be raging

you might freeze

and remember everything,

except to practise your rage

the excuses will run like confetti through the air,

what about the kids.. the cat hates it.. what will neighbours think..

i’m tired.

I had no time

my head hurts and my throat sounds weird

and none of my rage towels are clean

it is too late

it is too early

I swear it counts if I just get annoyed sat in my car as the traffic cuts me in

Surely it counts to yell at my partner, “to sort their shit out!”

I’m hungry

I need to rest

Yes. It is all true

AND. IT. IS. ALL. BULLSHIT.

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Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@milliehaughey/dear-all-remember-to-practise-your-rage-2cc8d08c3538

Millicent holds space for your writing to emerge. Check out her offerings on her website: https://www.millicenthaughey.com

An introduction to her course "Left to Write" is happening on Wednesday, 31st January 2024, 6:30-7:30pm NZ (=6:30-7:30am CET). Contact Millicent to learn more.