The CP Diary has grown slowly over the past 16 years, shaped by reflection, insight, and the ongoing process of making sense of life as it unfolds.
It has always been about more than explanation. It's a place to explore our experiences honestly and thoughtfully, to reflect on what life teaches us, and to find meaning in the things we may not always understand straight away.
Here you'll find observations, reflections on life, and insight-driven articles inspired by personal experiences, life's questions, challenges, and moments of growth. Writing that offers perspective, encourages awareness, and helps us to see something familiar in a slightly different way.
The CP Diary articles explore what it means to navigate life's complexities, find meaning in difficult moments, and understand ourselves and our experiences a little better along the way.
Nothing loud or pushy – just thoughts, reflections, and perspectives 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 ...
