Writing in theHere and Now

The good days, the messy ones, the moments where things finally make sense, and the moments where they completely don't.

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Midlife Starting over, changing shape, ambition, burnout and what happens when the old plan stops fitting. 1 entry

I just want this day to end
When a hard stretch starts to feel permanent, a tired brain can narrow the possibilities. A reminder that how you feel now is not the whole story.

Neurodiversity ADHD, difference, sensory overwhelm, masking and finally finding language for what never quite made sense. 1 entry

When nine minutes of Netflix takes an hour and a half
An hour and a half into Netflix, I realised I’d watched only nine minutes. A funny moment that points to a lifetime of ADHD clues, self-blame and finally understanding how my brain works.

Writing The process of writing a memoir: finding the story, telling the truth and putting a life into words. 0 entries

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Relationships Sex, love, intimacy, friendship, family, boundaries and the stories we carry into other people. 0 entries

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Recovery Addiction, escape, self-destruction, healing and the less tidy parts of becoming free. 1 entry

I just want this day to end
When a hard stretch starts to feel permanent, a tired brain can narrow the possibilities. A reminder that how you feel now is not the whole story.

Health Thriving, perimenopause, burnout, nervous system dysregulation and anything else that helps or hinders. 1 entry

I just want this day to end
When a hard stretch starts to feel permanent, a tired brain can narrow the possibilities. A reminder that how you feel now is not the whole story.