Finding Faith
There are times when faith is an overwhelming prospect. How, when life is just feeling like a consistent and growing challenge, do you keep…
The perks of being used to discomfort
I haven’t written in a while. I am working on two big new projects, which will both be near completion over the coming months,…
The value of talking
There is a lie that society tells us. There is increasing awareness of this lie, and growing numbers of people speaking out to put…
The myth of the ‘Fresh Start’
Every year at this time I start looking to the next year; I’m not a fan of new years resolutions, because I can’t keep…
Why it hurts – #kenlivingstone
Ken Livingstone has come out with some extraordinary comments today about depression. He was appointed to the Labour defence review, which caused much comment…
The Ghost Life
Every now and then I re read all the Harry Potter books. I am just starting them again now and whilst reading the first…
WMHD – an encouraging day!
Today has been a really encouraging day for me. I have spent the day in Hammersmith taking part in the Big Mental Health day….
Change induced brain malfunction
I saw my psychiatrist on Monday and was happily chatting to him about how well I was doing. Exhausted, yes – but seeing someone…