I never thought about becoming a writer. My parents had my life mapped out and it didn’t involve writing. I was to grow up, get married and have children, but a diagnosis and mental desperation changed all of that.
The CP Diary
My website The CP Diary came about through a late diagnosis. It was a place to talk about things, to grapple with some of my earlier experiences. It saved me, my mental health and my life.
My books were not pre-meditated. 6 years into my blog and an email turned up in my in-box from a hybrid publisher asking a favour for a client who wanted to do a guest blog and that got me thinking about writing a book, on a need-to-know basis, about something that looked like a disability.
Things happen for a reason
This was synchronicity. If you believe things happen for a reason, then the way my life has been mapped out what was meant to happen. My books bring reason and understanding. My website is a platform that enables me to talk about things in its wider context, things that not only helps me come to terms with aspects of my own life, but for the wider population too, on what we they get to deal with.
Go with what helps you
My philosophy has always been that if something helps you, why not give it a try; you've nothing to lose? When it comes to my blog, I leave no stone unturned, if it’s a topic that is affecting me, I write about it.
My blog and books aren't just for me. These are difficult times, there is a struggle in all of us. Net proceeds of books to go to mental health charities. Please help support.
