When I decided to merge my blog with my portfolio site I didn’t initially take into consideration that what I write about may be a deterrent to potential employers. I debated whether I should re-separate the sites or limit the subjects I write about, however, I consider myself to be advocate for people with invisible …
About This Blog!
I’ve been writing personal blogs for over seven years now. For information on how to keep up to date with what I write and where to find my previous work. Read more…
Stop Banging on About Dogs
In the week leading up to Guy Fawke’s night lots of people complain about how traumatic it is for their four legged friends. Yet not a single news organisation has discussed the effect that fireworks can have on humans.
My VNS Journey So Far…
Two weeks ago today I returned home after receiving my VNS Surgery. Describing these past 14 days as a rollercoaster would be an inadequate understatement. I only received the date five days before the operation took place. Very little information was given to me, meaning a large pile of anxiety and stress was left brewing …
The Magic of Relativity
At the start of this Summer I was the lowest I’ve been in four years, yet as Autumn makes itself fully known I’m in the best mental state I’ve been in probably for a decade. I don’t know what it is that has triggered this drastic change in the way I think and consequently feel, perhaps 24 is just a magic age, but for the first time in forever I am reasonably ok with being me.
An Alternative View on Uber
Today marks exactly one year since I won my 16 month battle against the DWP and was granted my Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the prospect of Uber being banned from London is terrifying for me.
Thank You Holby City!
As someone with ASD I have had multiple special interests over the years. During my pre-teens that special interest was Holby City. Seeing both Faye Morton and Joseph Byrne return to Holby City filled me with an embarrassing amount of emotion.
Speed Bumps on the Road of Life
Over the past week or so I’ve written a lot of blogs in my head but none have been typed out or posted. They’ve all been too depressing or angry, too filled with uncontrolled emotions to format into an actual piece. You see, describing the last few months as bumpy is a drastic understatement. I …
The ‘E Word’
When people discuss co-morbid metal health issues and ongoing conditions the main focus is often the difficulty of coming to terms with one’s diagnosis. When it comes to epilepsy I never had to do that, I was diagnosed at the age of three, it’s always just been a part of who I am. However, every single day I have to come to terms with the daily impact it has on my life.