Breaking Free
I was recently in communication with a friend who is reading my book. He is going through some upsetting experiences at work and we have...
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Are You With Me?
Following the death of Sarah Everard, the Harry and Meghan interview and the heated debates about Black Lives Matter movement, I found...
I Lost my Necklace
Well, not really; in truth, it disappeared. I know my memory isn’t what it was but I distinctly remember making a decision to put it...
All Together Now?
I am self –isolating and privileged to live in a beautiful, quiet place. For too long I’ve lived a fragmented life, working away...
If You Are Working From Home...
This poem is for you if you are now working from home. It's about about how precious home is to me...
New Beginnings
Who am I?’ It’s not the silly question it may seem; I have learned through writing my story and ultimately creating a fulfilling life...
A Compassionate Alliance
Our Politicians Have Reached an Impasse: A Compassionate Alliance is the Answer The resignations of members of the Labour and Tory...
Buy A Hot Drink
How often do you pass a homeless person or someone selling the Big Issue in the street and give them not another thought? Despite my...
Entanglements
The other day I decided to go for a swim around noon. I'd only got about half a mile when a van which was indicating to make a right...
Hidden Domestic Abuse
Have you ever wondered why victims stay in abusive relationships?’ The answer is complex and the phenomenon which causes victims to...
A Letter to My Father
I lost my father many times. During my early childhood, he was my rock. Distanced from my mother by her frailty and neediness, I craved...
Compassion
Just lately I’ve had cause to reflect on the words I use and the messages they convey. Over recent years I’ve tried hard to encourage a...
Listen to your Heart
Here’s my first blog. I wasn’t sure how to start, so I decided to do what has always felt right - to tell stories about my experiences....