Are You Ready For It?
In early 2024, a winter morning commute turned into a life-altering event. A car accident left me with both a concussion and […]
Man, it’s been a while. But I knew it, I knew you
One of the biggest frustrations that came as a result of my concussion was losing my ability to sew. I used to […]
Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve
Today, I woke up yet again from another dream about work. This time, I was talking to my former Head of Department, […]
It’s Nice to Have a Friend
It was the summer after my accident when I reconnected with Sara. It had been a couple of months since I developed […]
Trauma will shape you. Make it a masterpiece
This summer, my family and I visited Berlin. Had we gone six months ago, this post would be completely different and would […]
Nobody’s heard from me for months, I’m doin’ better than I ever was
“Nobody’s heard from me for monthsI’m doin’ better than I ever was.” Call It What You Want, Reputation And it is completely […]
Cruel Summer
As a teacher, I used to count down the days to the school summer holidays. I would spend months planning, dreaming of […]
You never called it what it was
Dear NHS Medical Professionals and Specialists, I write this letter to you in rage, in heartbreak, but also in hope. In the […]
Dear Reader
Dear Reader, Since developing Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), reading has become one of my greatest struggles. As a teacher, I took it for […]
Try and come for my job
A few days ago, I was talking to someone about sourdough baking. I mentioned that while it isn’t really a high-maintenance hobby, […]
Long story short, I survived
A few weekends ago, I went to a friend’s 40th birthday party. This isn’t a post about personal growth, lessons learned, or […]