PinnedIt’s not my story to tellWatching someone you love go through an unimaginable nightmare is probably the worst thing you can experience in life. Witnessing as they suffer emotionally and physically can instantly take your focus and leave you prioritising their happiness over your own. It will take you hostage and hold you prisoner in…Mental Health6 min read
Mar 16Expectation vs RealityThe world we live in today is undeniably amazing, we can have anything we desire at the touch of a button. We are constantly radicalising improvements to make our lives better and we are confident that perfection is within our grasp. But whilst we drown ourselves in our own brilliant…Social Media5 min read
Jan 30I Got My Kicks On Route 66When the time arrived for me to hang up my competitive shoes, I knew I needed to take some time out. I needed to switch off my mind, give myself a mental break from the unwavering discipline and dedication of the last 20 years, and replenish my energy. …Route 668 min read
Dec 21, 202137I’m suddenly aware that tomorrow I’ll no longer be the tender age of 36. I’ll be adding another number and yet again debating whether or not I am officially considered old. I never thought it would happen to me, I thought I’d be young forever. …Writing5 min read
Oct 17, 2021Dear Noah TeddyToday is your first birthday, and although this will mean nothing to you right now, I hope in the future you will read my letter and understand just how special this day was for us. You came into our lives Noah at exactly the right time and you put all…Writer4 min read
Oct 4, 2021And Breathe….So today Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram went down and the world ended. No wait, it didn’t, people continued with their lives and we survived a technological armageddon. I don’t know about you but for those few hours where social media stopped, I felt like I could breathe. I felt cleansed! …Mindfulness4 min read
Sep 27, 2021Silence Will Save YouIf we were all to let ourselves be silenced by the fear of what others might think, there would be no writers, no musicians and no artists in the world. There would be no expression, no interaction, no freedom and no identity. …Free Speech5 min read
Sep 20, 2021Rekindled.It’s been a long time since I sat shoulder to shoulder with a stranger in the heart of ‘West End’, but as I took my seat in one of London’s leading theatres, I watched with anticipation as the larger than life set commanded power and attention. Under a glazed mist…Theatre5 min read
Sep 11, 20219/11- Twenty Years On.We all remember where we were the day the planes crashed into the Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City. 20 years on and the images from that day are as present in our minds now as they were the morning after when the news was printed…9 11 Attacks5 min read
Sep 7, 2021Let’s be honestI am a content person, I wear a smile well and I always try to put on my positive polly pants. Throughout life I never really struggled with anxieties or depression or any form of mental health issues. I was very lucky and only now am I realising how grateful…Writer5 min read
