Some experiences take time to understand, and some things take years to find their words.
Over the past 16 years, The CP Diary has been shaped by reflection, insight, and the ongoing process of making sense of life as it unfolds. It's about perspective and the freedom for things to find their own place.
At its heart is the belief that we should each have the freedom to reflect on our experiences, ask our own questions, and come to understand our lives in our own way.
It's also 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 – and in your own time.
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.
Something inspirational: “No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” VIRGINIA WOOLF Life isn't a race. There is no pressure to perform, compare or prove yourself. Just be 'you'. That's it.
Reflections on equality, opportunity and being heard We often talk about equality, but equality isn't simply about being given the same opportunities on paper. Our standing and circumstances can determine ...
Later Learning It Should Have Been Different I write to heal. I lived with a disability I didn't know about. It's not news, but looking backwards, after living your life, you can see just how much becomes understandable ...
