My latest piece for Standard Issue magazine. A tribute to an old friend. If you lived a quaint village life, you inevitably had to learn to drive. East Yorkshire villages didn’t have the same level of drama as Emmerdale. Well… unless you listened to the gossip from the Bay Horse pub. But that was mainly … Continue reading A tribute to the village genius
I blog, therefore I am narcissus
Fellow Time to Change Storycamp grad, mental health blogger, vlogger and all round lovely, Andrea Wade inspired this Sunday morning outpour. She asked something on Twitter's #TalkMH (give it a follow peeps) that struck an anxious chord. She said: "Because I am so used to hiding my illness, I often get a pang of guilt … Continue reading I blog, therefore I am narcissus
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…
I started writing this blog in May. Six months down the line and I've landed a mental health series in my FAVOURITE magazine - Standard Issue. Know it? It's the 'no bullshit' women's magazine founded by the wonderful Sarah Millican. They're on Twitter and Facebook - give them a follow/like. Anyway, my regular feature sets … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…
It’s checkout time
A post about that moronic man. Written because I was seething, and written for that wonderful Standard Issue magazine. Illustration nicked from the brilliant Alfie Joey I'm 38. Three whole years past Donald Trump's 'use by' date. So I suppose I shall always regret not letting the man down the dark alleyway kiss me … Continue reading It’s checkout time
I can’t get no sleep
It's 1.30am. I never write anything at this time. Because generally everything I've written is reflective. Right now, I'm sitting in the midst of a haze that is far from nice. I usually look back and find the humour in it. But I can't do that right now. Because I'm in it. Slap bang in … Continue reading I can’t get no sleep
A series of unfortunate stereotypes
My post for World Mental Health Day and Time to Change, written for the fabulous Standard Issue Magazine - 'a smart and witty online magazine for women by women' founded by the fabulous Sarah Millican. A series of unfortunate stereotypes Lemony Snicket's Aunt Josephine is terrified of everything. Estate agents, leeches, the telephone, Count Olaf. … Continue reading A series of unfortunate stereotypes
Weak? Scary? Violent?
I wrote the following article for the Journal. Published 08.10.16. It's World Mental Health Day on Monday. But why should we care? I have a mental health disorder. You can often find me on Northumberland Street, shaking like a leaf, muttering to myself and pushing eighteen cats in a pram. That, of course, is a … Continue reading Weak? Scary? Violent?
Poetic nervousness
Fontanelle I know you're there I caught a glimpse A gentle smile Oh fontanelle You raised your hat I saw a wink The laughter roared The briefest spell The ups and downs Our life endures Keep us at bay To keep you well You hide your eyes The brim so wide You … Continue reading Poetic nervousness
An open letter to Brad and Ange
(A comment on celebrity culture, mental health and social media....appeared as a featured blog post on Huffington Post Ents. Available here) Dear Brad and Ange, I write to you in response to the distress you have caused me today. As professionals, you are no doubt aware that your role as a celebrity brings with it … Continue reading An open letter to Brad and Ange
Guest blog: Sam Nichol – The spice of life
A fabulous new blog post from my wonderfully talented 18 year old step son Sam Nichol Some very interesting observations about anxiety. Take a read - and feel free to follow him The Spice of Life Olympic Standard Procrastination 261 is an odd composite number, composed of two prime numbers multiplied together. Bringing the … Continue reading Guest blog: Sam Nichol – The spice of life
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