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Compassion and Serial Killers
Me: I am on season 12 of Criminal MindsTherapist: Have you watched Unorthodox? (goes on to describe it)Me: No, I am obsessed with serial killers currently and have watched all of these seasons consecutively Therapist: Continues to talk about the poignancy of Unorthodox…Me: Oh! You think I should stop watching serial killers and connect with… Continue reading
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Airports
I love airports. Luckily, since I spend a significant amount of my life in them. I’m a people watcher, and airports are one of the best places to engage in this pastime. I love watching people heading out on an adventure, returning from one, meeting and greeting loved ones at arrivals, excited goodbyes at departures.… Continue reading
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Life Changing Moments
To be accurate, three in my life to date: These all fundamentally changed who I am. I have had many, many life defining moments and times, but these ones altered the course of my life. The first was very much planned, the second I fell into, the third appeared in me; and yet despite how… Continue reading
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Chemo/no chemo
Finding out you have breast cancer is a trip in and of itself. However, you then find a whole new world of cancer treatment, which is like entering into a parallel universe. Yes, cancer is dark and terrifying – but bloody hell, the surreal nature of it all at times leads to genuine hilarity. My… Continue reading
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‘….You no tell…..
….Anyone that you have cancer. You just smile, be happy (waving hands around motions) and tell no-one. No tell friends, people just feel sorry for you. No tell anyone, be happy’ Says Noi, who runs a little health food shop on Koh Samui, Thailand. (Where I began my post cancer recovery journey, starting off with… Continue reading
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Life and Husbands
You choose. This is however #1 Let’s go with marriage. I loved the idea, I wanted it, I was going to create happy families….it was a BIG deal for me. Right up until the time I was actually married, both times. I have quipped before that I am great at the getting married bit, the… Continue reading
About Me
Leader, speaker, storyteller, feminist, body positivity activist living an intense, unapologetic life. I take space, I speak loudly, I call out bullshit. With courage, care, and deep empathy. I have spent my life making a positive difference to others through my work as a Humanitarian leader and now through my life experiences.
Life Changing Times 