Archive - Juvenescence with Leah McLaren

April 2025

the rape and murder of virginia giuffre

the trouble with 'troubled' girls

Apr 28 •

waifs and strays: a love story

I have a problem but I've got it under control

Apr 26 •

note from a small island

getting to know my children on holiday, plus a song

Apr 14 •

the joy of giving up 'keeping up'

let's let go together, shall we?

Apr 5 •

we need to talk about ‘adolescence'

yes, the Netflix monster-hit is a chilling social commentary, but for all the wrong reasons

Apr 3 •

March 2025

that’s not me: surrendering to mother’s day

one simple trick for maximum enjoyment

Mar 30 •

6:55

how do i begin?

three simple rules of memoir -- plus assorted thoughts on fiction, memory, experience, perception and time

Mar 28 •

Day 8: That's Not Me Challenge

In which I climb the back garden fence and unveil my Grand 2 Part Plan to do something I've wanted to do for years but haven't because it's dangerous…

Mar 25 •

11:50

Day 5: That’s Not Me Challenge

In which I attempt to balance a ceramic owl on my head whilst texting my friend Zinta in Miami about the agony of motherhood and am rudely interrupted…

Mar 22 •

5:01

Day 4: That's Not Me

an accidental homemade creepypasta for your pleasure

Mar 21 •

5:11

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