Welcome to my site where you can find more information about my writing (~book) & other general musings
Living in a country where healthcare isn't free scares me. I'm afraid as I have relied on medical professionals throughout my life, they are needed for me to function in society. Not only me but everyone. There is no stage in life that you can't be struck down by an ailment and need professional advice.... Continue Reading →
What does being an adult mean? Fundamentally it is a person who is fully developed both mentally and physically. Who has the capacity to understand cause and effect, consequences and can make rational decisions based on the information at hand, or it is for me. Being an adult provides the capacity to be responsible and... Continue Reading →
2020 and 2021 have merged into the longest year as I look to the new year ahead. Plans, deadlines and everything else I had previously taken for granted has taken a back seat for I'm only interested in what will make the year better that I can control or at least have input in. The... Continue Reading →
I'm about to go into the 3rd week of my new job. It's everything I've been looking for in a company, job and people. The only problem is that I have no idea what on earth I'm doing. It's been a tumultuous couple of weeks as I flit between emotions. One moment I'm on top... Continue Reading →
Is the belief in Father Christmas the reason we as adults accept the lies of the government, and its shift to a more totalitarian state? Each week, if not daily, there is a new crisis that stems from the UK government and I'm left confounded. I dare not look at the whole picture of the... Continue Reading →
Or die trying... I think this is one of the most valuable lessons there is. If it's important, it gets done for there are no other options that you can live with. If it's important, there is little space for excuses because you have to at least know you tried everything in your power. This... Continue Reading →
The idea that pride is a sin, at this moment doesn't make sense to me. How can it be a sin of itself? Pride for me comes after an accomplishment and should be enjoyed. It's a sense of relief, a joy radiating throughout the body and soul as you have done something positive. It is... Continue Reading →
With all the work I've done on myself to heal, I was reminded the other day that I still have a very obvious and simple task left to do. Reclaim my name. It seems so silly and so obvious. I have theories of why I haven't done it yet - could it be that I... Continue Reading →
The UK, well Scotland will be hosting the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) from 31st October to 12th November. The conference aims to address climate changes together with four distinct goals. They are: Secure global net-zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reachaccelerate the phase-out of coalcurtail deforestationspeed up the switch to... Continue Reading →
Halfway through Black History Month UK and I can admit it's been informative, to say the least! It has brought out many racists who seem to have Twitter bot accounts simply to combat the narrative of a black history month needed, who complain about the focus on the negative slave trade but who also don't... Continue Reading →
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