The CP Diary has grown slowly over the past 16 years through reflection, insight, and making sense of life as it unfolds.
It's about more than explanation. It's a place to explore experiences with honesty and thoughtfulness.
Observations. Reflections on life. Insight-driven articles. A collection of writing inspired by life's questions, challenges, moments of growth, and lived experience, offering perspective, awareness, and gentle encouragement along the way.
Step inside and explore what it means to navigate life's complexities, find meaning in difficult moments, and see things from a different perspective.
Not loud or pushy – just something to sit with, in your own time.
When Something Becomes an Achievement in Itself I particularly remember one of my father’s regular visits to my home after Mum died, when we got ont...
Book sale proceeds from my books to go to mental health charities. Together we can help charities make a difference for people with mental health challenges, while at the same time changing lives.
When Something Becomes an Achievement in Itself I particularly remember one of my father’s regular visits to my home after Mum died, when we got onto the subject of aspirations and I mentioned my writing and ...
Learning to Trust Your Own Judgement We often think helicopter parenting ends when a child leaves home. The constant supervision stops. The advice becomes less frequent. The decisions are no longer made on their behalf ...
Food for thought: “Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.” JEAN SIBELIUS Sibelius’ quote reminds us that critics will always have something to say. Their words may ...
