Pregnant in Pakistan#02 ~ Mary Smith

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from MarySmith’sPlace:

I’m sorry I left you for so long wondering if Jon got out of his Afghan jail before our baby arrived in the world.

It was the shock when reading my diary at how very miserable I was stuck in Quetta waiting for news. Over the years I’ve succeeded in turning the story of Jon’s kidnap while I was pregnant into an amusing dinner party anecdote. If anyone had asked me how I felt being pregnant in Pakistan I’d have said it was absolutely fine – sailed through it.

In fact, I was an emotional, blubbering wreck who cried a lot and raged in my diary. I suspect it was writing my thoughts and fears every day which saved my sanity – and allowed me to put on a brave face in front of other people.

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent is a Yorkshire-born writer and one of the Directors of The Silent Eye, a modern Mystery School. She writes alone and with Stuart France, exploring ancient myths, the mysterious landscape of Albion and the inner journey of the soul. Find out more at France and Vincent. She is owned by a small dog who also blogs. Follow her at scvincent.com and on Twitter @SCVincent. Find her books on Goodreads and follow her on Amazon worldwide to find out about new releases and offers. Email: findme@scvincent.com.
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9 Responses to Pregnant in Pakistan#02 ~ Mary Smith

  1. kirizar says:
    November 30, 2020 at 20:56

    Thanks for sharing this. I wouldn’t have found it on my own otherwise.

    Liked by 2 people

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  2. Mary Smith says:
    November 30, 2020 at 23:40

    Thanks for the reblog, Sue.

    Like

    Reply
  3. Marsha says:
    December 5, 2020 at 19:49

    Thanks for sharing, Sue. What a horrible experience.

    Liked by 1 person

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