Author: Leila Falletisch

Just over 3 years ago now I had probably my most life changing experience. I spent 21 days in hospital, 9 of those on a ventilator. The 2 days following coming off the ventilator were the most anxious of my life. The medical staff around me were elated. I had survived a grueling 11 days. They…

When I cast my memory back to the night of my matric farewell, the first memory that always pops up, is the memory of my mother’s voice as she stood in the entrance foyer of the school hall and we processed in, feeling like princesses on the arm of our partners, being summoned by the…

A well-used book in my therapy/playroom library is a beautifully illustrated book entitled ‘’It’s a George thing”. The story is about 3 friends who are completely different and enjoy playing different games. Three of the four are clear about what they like and the unspoken rule is that the person whose house it is decides on the…

In a week, a month, a year, 5 years, a decade, from now what story do I want to tell about this moment or the decision I am currently facing? Sometimes anxiety, discomfort, or dis-ease is so high, that I cannot see beyond this moment and alleviating discomfort. I have found over many years that…

A week or two ago I was asked by a 6- year- old how old I am and how much longer I intend working. I told her I am 60 and am planning to work at least another 20 years in the saddle or as long as I can climb the stairs to my office….