Home to me is Newcastle, Australia. The city I grew up in—spending nearly the first 30 years of my life. This photograph overlooks Newcastle Beach. It was taken from James Fletcher Park. The park opposite the entrance to the psychiatric hospital I began my nursing career in the 1980’s.

I loved this view from childhood. So, as an adult I couldn’t believe my luck when I got to see it everyday. Some days—it was my saving grace. I would walk up in my lunch break especially if work was busy, breathe in the view and energise myself.

Today, when I visit Newcastle, if we come in via this direction, I get a warm, welcoming feeling as I see this view again. It gently rocks me as if saying, in it’s own soft tones—you are home.

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