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23 October 2019 MatthewPoetic(ish) Musings

Just the Way I Am

6 August 2019 MatthewMoments That Made Me

The latest Moments That Made Me post comes from Helen Bourne. I met Helen after she read my book and attended one of my talks. Helen likes to write and is working on her own[…]

Ending the Blame Game – Thoughts on No Fault Divorce

18 September 20188 October 2018 MatthewDivorce

No fault divorce – coming soon New divorce laws are on their way under plans announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke (New divorce laws planned.) The news that ‘no-fault’ divorces are to be introduced in[…]

turn off the lights when you leave

7 June 2018 MatthewPoetic(ish) Musings

Dear Matthew – Buckle Up Son!

22 February 20188 October 2018 MatthewDepression & Mental Health

August 2013 Dear Matthew, Welcome back. You did it! I know how hard this last few months have been. I know that you didn’t think you’d make it, but you did. I know that I[…]

Great Expectations

21 February 20188 October 2018 MatthewDepression & Mental Health

A few things I never expected to be in my life: * mentally ill * a champion for mental health * a divorcee * a single parent * a published author It’s funny how life[…]

It’s Time to Talk (in a Middlesbrough Accent…) – The Vlog!

6 January 2018 Love, Laughter & TruthVlogs

I wrote a book, I don’t know if you noticed, I don’t mention it much. Writing it helped me to deal with some very difficult challenges. Now, it’s time to talk. I hope that I[…]

Anything is Possible

27 December 2017 MatthewRandom Ramblings

Well, it would appear that I’m a published author. And it feels… amazing! I have been an avid reader my whole life and would never have imagined that I would one day hold my own[…]