The Person Should Not Make You

The person who claims to love you and care about you should not make you want to drive the head … More

Advice For Alcoholics

ONE / The woman with the ugly shoes tells you that “alcohol and depression don’t mix.” She is wrong. They … More

I wonder if when you refer to the women in your life you still mention me by name how do … More

I met a woman in trouble on the streets of Camden, helped her to get away from her abusive boyfriend … More

Goodbye, Flat 20, 11 High Street. Where I sat wide awake in the middle of the night, staring out of … More

Do I just need fresh air Will I be better elsewhere Or is it that My lungs are diseased That … More

January 10th 2007. I had just broken my New Year’s resolution which was to attend whole days of school, from … More

In September I wrote about being determined to stay alive to see some nearby scaffolding be taken down. For context, … More

Happy Birthday, Cookie! I am so very proud and privileged to be your auntie. You impress and amaze me every … More

First day of rehabilitation and detoxification Yesterday I looked after my niece and nephew in the morning, which was lovely … More