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Deborah Carrington
Writer, Blogger, Rural Doctor
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I am a writer in rural Victoria, who left writing behind for many years whilst studying medicine. Somehow, the magic found me again.
Here, you will find blog posts, articles, book reviews and short stories. These are somehow written in between caring for patients, parenting four children and keeping on top of the weeds in my garden.
There is a book in progress, so please stay tuned.
Here, you will find blog posts, articles, book reviews and short stories.
I Moved From The City To A Rural Town, So Now My Life Is Worth Less
Yesterday, a colleague sent me a link to a petition. Our regional dermatology service is losing their registrar training position due to...
Deborah Carrington
Nov 9, 2024
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Write Your Novel In A Year (Well, Almost)
Last year, something clicked in my brain. I had been pushing away the urge to write for years. I had to study medicine, then work as a...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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How Can I Be A Possums Mum If I Love Routine?
When my fourth baby was born, my eldest child was nine. Nine years. I can’t believe how much changed in that time. Tight swaddles were...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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Remembering, Gently
Sensitivity warning – this post mentions pregnancy loss. I would never wish to cause anyone distress, so if this is not the right time...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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Please Don't Apologise For Having A Vagina
Last week I had a fabulous day teaching at a Women’s Health workshop for registrars training to be specialist GPs. I love this part time...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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Do You Ever Worry That Your Baby Has 'Failed' The Possums Sleep Approach? This Article Is For You
I look at the new mum sitting in front of me. Her beautiful, perfect baby is nuzzled into her neck as she gently rubs his back. The tears...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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A Safe Place
There is a couch in my consulting room. It is not much to look at. I bought it online so that new mums could be more comfortable...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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What Is Your Secret Dream?
My older daughter is nine years old. She has soft brown eyes and long, wavy hair that takes patient brushing each morning. She has no...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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A Lockdown Midnight Feast
One of the best things about being a mother is getting to rediscover my favourite children’s books. I spent much of my childhood immersed...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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Being Kind To Your Body After Birth
Pregnancy and birth change us in so many ways. Our hearts expand and stretch. We learn a multitude of new skills. We discover how to...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 27, 2024
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I Know I Will Miss This One Day
I had a mini-escape earlier this year. An escape from motherhood, from work, from laundry. It was short but glorious. I was sitting an...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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Letting Go Of The Mother Guilt
My youngest child is now 18 months old, and he is adorable. He is the cuddliest of all my babies and has a truly sweet and sensitive...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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Where Have All The GPs Gone?
Let me tell you about a beautiful little town on the coast in south west Victoria. It is nestled around a port, with quiet beaches and...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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What I Wish I Knew
It has been ten years since my first child was born, but I still have very vivid memories of that time. Certain sounds, smells and images...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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5 Things I Want My Patients To Know
Every day in general practice is a new adventure. I can safely say in several years of working as a GP that I have never had two days the...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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And So A New Journey Begins...
My hands are shaking a little as I write this. I am nervous, in a way I have not been in a long time. It is a mixture of the excitement...
Deborah Carrington
Oct 26, 2024
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