11 years ago today I said goodbye to B, my child’s father, and I unexpectedly, suddenly became both Mummy and Daddy to J. J was just 13 months old then, and that meant that those early days were cruel and surreal; J was babbling and… Read More
It has become apparent that we still have such a long way to go. Many many people connected to those in my life don’t know the basics. The basics of living with HIV in 2016. For those willing to learn and educate themselves, THT offer… Read More
This morning I was invited into the studio to sit with Melvyn Prior at BBC Radio Lincolnshire to talk through my story, HIV and the work that Think2Speak does. Listen to the convo here
We’re not a family of ‘talkers’ – never have been, never will be. This is screamingly apparent when we spend time with other families and encounter ‘talkers’! We all know those who can’t stand the void of silence and then those who thrive on the debate… Read More
There are times being a single parent, a one person team, seriously sucks. This week has been one of them. I really do appreciate that here are also times when being the solo crew of the parenthood ship puts me in a very lucky privileged place.… Read More
Historically the month of March is not my favorite month; for the last 8 years it has been a month of anticipation of today, the 29th of March. The 29th was the day we said ‘Goodbye’ to Sprog’s father for the last time and the… Read More
This week Sprog has been dropped at the child minder’s each morning around 7.30am in her onsie; I then pick her up around 6.30pm depending upon where I’ve been during that day. Yesterday I was rather later home than planned as I spent 3 hours… Read More
But what happens when your ‘team’ is me, myself and I? I’m referring to the fact that our immediate family unit consists of me and a 9, soon to be 10, year old. With all the will in the world, sometimes a curve ball happens!… Read More
