I know just one TV documentary about BPD by a person in the public eye, 'Me and the Voice in My Head' with Joe Tracini on Channel 4. I...

It's only natural that people who hear about my experiences are curious about what helps me feel better and how I've learnt to live with...

I've been thinking of writing a blog post like this for a long time (I'm talking years). Every time I considered doing it, I knew I...

My brilliant publisher JKP sent me The Queer Mental Health Workbook: A Creative Self-Help Guide Using CBT, CFT and DBT by Dr Brendan J....

It took me many years to get an accurate diagnosis for my mental health problems. I spent a long time (secretly and anxiously) worrying...

(This post mentions food). Keep instant noodles in the house at all times. Instant noodles are a quick microwavable form of therapy for...

One of the most common confusions I have encountered over the years is about the concept of validation. Validation is a hot topic in BPD...

What I haven't always been able to do though with this self-knowledge is believe it. Over the years I have been tangled up...

Communication within healthcare, both physical and mental healthcare, is a passion of mine. What could be more personal than an...

I'm about a third of the way through the first draft of my new book. Seeing as my first book was way more of a success than I ever...

Please note this post mentions self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I may be a mum to my beautful daughter, partner to my amazing husband, a...

Being a teacher can be one of the most stressful career choices, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. It has taken me a while to...