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Read my regular posts sharing insights from different aspects of my work, and my personal journey of learning and growth.
A story within a story
I love this book. My Grandma gave it to me when I was about 7 years old. It was awarded to her almost 100 years ago by Newcastle Upon Tyne education committee for her progress at school. It has illustrations, activities, and stories to guide the reader through the...
Write your own story
When I saw this photo, I felt drawn to write something about it. It captures an experience that left my heart bursting with joy, and my face sore from smiling. Last weekend, my husband’s band played live together for the first time in almost two years. It was a big...
Just Do It
Have you ever felt drawn to do something that makes a difference in your life, but when the time comes to make it a reality, you’ve missed the opportunity? That’s what happened with us at the beginning of 2020. We began looking for a motorhome just before lockdown,...
Living by our learning – showing up and saying yes
This Sunday my husband Alan and I will have been married for 24 years. It feels special to be almost a quarter of a century, and even more significant that three days before our wedding, Alan was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). We never questioned it for a...
Meet Adam – the happiest guy I know
This is my nephew Adam. It's a privilege to introduce him to you, and today feels like a good day to do that, as []at the time of writing this] it's International Day of Happiness. Adam has a heart full of sunshine and gratitude, and a smile that lights up the world....
3 levels of resilience – it’s more than just ‘bouncing back
Sometimes life throws challenges at us when we least expect it. There can be upset and harm to people we care about, as well as ourselves. These are often the most defining moments which have potential for personal growth, even though we would never choose the events...
Falling down is part of life…
...Getting back up is living" (Unknown) My husband Alan was diagnosed with MS in 1997. He doesn't have any remission - it's there, full-on, 365 days a year. As it's MS Awareness week, I'd like to share some experiences with you about what it's like having MS in our...