How? How has this happened? And I don't mean that in the way it's often said; as in 'how am I 40 years old, I was just 20'. No, I mean, I didn't think I would be alive at 30, how am I still here? At 28 my life spiralled. From seemingly having it all to feeling like I had nothing. I wanted out, the battle was too hard, the thoughts were too dark, the emptiness too welcoming. And being here the next day, week, month felt unlikely and almost undesired. So to be here 12 years lat

I'll spare you the usual "I cant believe it's December already", although does it count if I've still mentioned it? It's winter time and Spotify, YouTube and the rest are sharing my wrapped 2025 views/ listens, which has made me think; what has this year been? It's hard to reflect on everything at once, but certain themes come to the forefront. *Content warning: mention of panic attacks and depression The Privilege It's been another whole year of living. Another year of love

This week I realised, there’s more going on. There's trauma still at work. My lived experience, like all of us, impacts what I do/ think,...

What a month it’s been! May has been packed with changes, challenges and successes. We finished April and rolled into May by agreeing our...

I have completed a 27.2 mile run! What an awesome experince. And one full of thoughts. Where to start? I have been enjoying regular...

April is Stress Awareness Month and has come at a time when I am continuing to make changes to better manage my own stress and mental...

Last week it was World Book Day. A day that often focuses on the wonderful colourful and imaginative characters that fill our pages; and...

Tomorrow is Parent's Mental Health Day, and this year my thoughts have very much been around finding your support network as a new(ish)...

Following on from conversations about tiredness and burnout in the second half of last year, I’ve realised something I thought I’d...

For the first time in a long time I’ve made a New Year’s Resolution, and I’ve made it before February! (I usually make my resolutions in...

It’s one of many reasons, but equally it is one of them… I grew up hearing “ if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say...

What a show! A really enjoyable fun afternoon/ night of wrestling. And this year I had the pleasure of sharing this experience with a...

What a weekend this was; from the amazing atmpsopare and experinces to the cosplay and panels. Each year this event becomes... more; and...

On Saturday I packed Henry's bag and pushchair into the car and we ventured to Gunwharf Quays for this year's Fitness Festival. Last year...

Last week we visited New Forest Wildlife Park, which is in the New Forest just past Southampton. This was the first time I’d been to the...

This week there’s been some reflections on how things are going right now. Laura sometimes notices these things before I do. It is...

Being a new parent, is it any wonder I’m a few days late for Parent Mental Health Day? Making time to sit down and write is one of those...

It’s Christmas time, again. Each year December starts that process of trying to mentally prepare for Christmas; the stresses and strains...

We are enjoying our reusable nappy journey, and it’s not just about the very cool designs. During pregnancy we looked at and talked about...

Over the last month we’ve been visiting our local library every Friday for baby & toddler rhyme time. I’ve enjoyed it way more than...