Welcome to my blog

A collection of new thoughts, reflections and old pieces of writing from over the years.

Before 2026, these blogs were written during some of the best times in my life, and others during moments that were much darker. There are words here from times when I felt lost, overwhelmed, broken, or simply trying to make sense of what was happening around me.

Writing became more than a way of expressing myself. It became a way through. In some of my lowest moments, writing saved me. It gave me somewhere to put the thoughts I couldn’t always say out loud, a way to make sense of the mess in my head, and sometimes, simply a reason to keep going.

So this is a place to keep those words. The thoughts, feelings, questions, lessons and little fragments of life that have stayed with me along the way. The past matters to me, as it has shaped who I am today.

Some of them might be difficult to read. Some might make me laugh. Some I may look back on and wonder what on earth I was thinking. And some may simply remind me of how far I’ve come. But alongside those older pieces, I’m also really excited to share my 2026 writing new thoughts, new perspectives and the things I’m learning and discovering in this chapter of my life. A little piece of my journey to where I am, and where I’m going next.

A little piece of my journey to where I am, and where I’m going next.

Baby PT & Postpartum Fitness in Lymington

NEW MUM? LET’S GET YOU MOVING AGAIN. ❤️ I’m a big believer in keeping it real… Like the fact that I keep trying to squeeze myself into my denim shorts, despite all the evidence suggesting they are not currently part of my wardrobe. So, jogger shorts it is. But obviously, we’re putting a fun colourful…

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This Girl Can (Sometimes)

This Girl Can. (sometimes): A brave and true story of a bi-racial woman navigating Bipolar Disorder Written at the time of publication My book is finally out! This Girl Can. (sometimes) is a very personal and honest account of my experiences, exploring a wide variety of topics including suicide, love, mental health, fitness, meditation, eating,…

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The Hafu Child

The Hafu Child- An insight to multicultural childhood  As Featured in GRAZIA MAGAZINE Written at the time of publication My second published book, The Hafu Child, was a very special project for me. The book is about growing up between two cultures and trying to understand where you belong. A “hafu” is a Japanese term…

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Benefits of Meditation

Meditation Written back then a reflection from the time Harvard researchers and others were studying meditation and its potential benefits, and at the time I wrote this, the research suggested that meditation could: At first, I used Headspace, but I found myself feeling sleepy afterwards. Then I discovered the simplicity of meditating by myself. There…

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My Book: Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling

How Surreal. My First Ever Book Is Now Available on Amazon! Written at the time of publication Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling A winning approach to counselling realised through a classic fable. My first book, Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling, was published in 2020, and seeing it available to readers was an incredibly special moment.…

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Brave To Be Vulnerable

A New Beginning Written at the time my website was launched So, first of all… building a website? Not easy! Fortunately, Alistair and my brother helped me a great deal, but boy oh boy, did I feel weepy and stressed at times. After investing so much time, energy and money into my website, I now…

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Girl With Bipolar

A drawing from my time in the unit You Have a Secret You have a secret. If people knew, it might change your relationships. Will they judge me? Will they dislike me? They might even fear me… Am I different? I’ve tried to change it, but it’s just who you are. I feel it’s time…

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Mental health

My Mental Health Journey Written in 2019: a reflection on my experiences In the past, I had periods of depression. The worst was a period when I was unable to get out of bed for four months. As a consequence, I gained a lot of weight. It was thanks to the brilliant Sean T and…

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Body shaming

Choose Your Words Wisely 08/2020 It’s amazing how a comment from one person can bring your entire world crashing down. Tonight, after a fantastic performance, I was approached by a lady. Standing beside my mum, she said, gesturing towards her, “How come you are so thin…” Then she looked at me and continued, “…and you’re…

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Poetry

I started writing more poetry back in 2018 and eventually published my first book of poems. I have found it incredibly helpful putting my thoughts and feelings into words. Currently working on my next book of poems, so do stay tuned. Depression Blind-sided by a black cloud falling over me,Swallowing me whole, with nowhere left…

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