Rehabilitation is an attitude.
In the past, I have been told by several specialists, which included a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist among others, that I was/am institutionalised. One thing they didn't really explain to me was why. Maybe they assume that you know why? The fact you have spent an amount of time in an institution must not … Continue reading A way of life.
Once again we have an announcement from the UK government, over a weekend or bank holiday, with regards to our prisons. This heading and sub-heading coming from Bloomberg politics. 'U.K.’s Johnson Unveils $3 Billion Jail Plan to Ease Overcrowding' U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he plans to spend as much as 2.5 billion pounds … Continue reading Wrong answer.
Later this year, on October 20th, during a special charity concert put on for the benefit of the National Brain Appeal, my good friend Dr Lewis Owens will once again be presenting a prestigious St. Martin's Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving recipient. An award that was previously presented to Terry Waite and which will … Continue reading A Colombian Crusade
I wanted to write a blog yesterday about this experience, however, I became somewhat overwhelmed. Fortunately, I can count Michael Irwin and The Tartan Con as contacts and also as friends. It wasn't so much the advice more the silent understanding. So, before I begin I would like to say a massive thank you to … Continue reading Inspirationville
Being freelance with the addition of having my own blog allows me to write articles like this. Not only am I able to share someone’s remarkable journey, the someone is a colleague, business associate – all will be revealed – and someone, who, along with his good wife Maria, are more like family to me … Continue reading What’s your story?
Those who know me personally can confirm I usually have around 20 projects on the go at any one time in what may be considered a pretty hectic life. However it may look, I do in fact, have quite a lot of structure built in. Organised chaos as the saying goes. Living with complex mental … Continue reading Facts, fears and fables: Silent Battles: Reform!
On the 20th October 2019 at the Royal Academy of Music (featured image), my good friend, Dr Lewis Owens, will once again be presenting his prestigious St. Martin’s Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving recipient during a fundraising concert for The National Brain Appeal (click on the link for more information on this amazing organisation) … Continue reading St. Martins Lifetime Achievement Award
