I can’t remember a time when I didn’t concern myself with the infinity of space or the concept of eternity, these are elements of life that have travelled with me through time, since I was born. Neither can I recall a moment in my life when I haven’t been overwhelmed by the suffering of others… Continue reading International Women’s Day 2019- The Colour Blue (for the women who never knew)
In the Name of ‘Normal’ (the story of a broken fence)
It is this time of year when the memories of being broken come flooding back and respectfully I acknowledge them and can now gently embrace them as valuable jewels in my life. In a few weeks time it will be three years since my mum died, two years since I went missing, since walking to… Continue reading In the Name of ‘Normal’ (the story of a broken fence)
A Christmas Reflection on The Missing People Choir and Charity
On Monday evening my wife and I had the privilege of attending the Missing People Carol Service at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald OBE. Less than 5 minutes from where I was found in the Spring of 2017, transferred from a police car into a police van with wire mesh… Continue reading A Christmas Reflection on The Missing People Choir and Charity
The Storms that Follow us
Its World Mental Health Day 2018, a poignant title for an all encompassing lived experience for many. I would usually perhaps share a quote or a photo or make a comment about the importance of awareness but as the years change so am I changing and it feels right this year to be a little… Continue reading The Storms that Follow us
A message to new social work undergraduates
It’s just a month since we told our story on Songs of Praise having been invited by BBC via Missing People and I have purposely stayed away from social media since then as an act of self preservation. It was a really tough decision to render myself quite vulnerable but equally validating to have been… Continue reading A message to new social work undergraduates
‘Found’ Dedicated to ‘The Missing People Choir’ – The Song that Sang me Home x
It was humbling being asked to tell my missing story on Songs of Praise and to have such a painful time in our lives treated so gently and with such dignity by those who filmed and created the piece, yet another example of the kindness of strangers. We hope that it will help others in… Continue reading ‘Found’ Dedicated to ‘The Missing People Choir’ – The Song that Sang me Home x
Childhood Pictures
Childhood Pictures, a song written in memory of my mum and dad and sent out with love to the child in us all, Ju xxxxx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHTGBfpbVk&feature=share
