Initial thoughts...

It's always a wonder how people will respond to a blog. Some love it, others haven't found the right one that appeals to them. This could be one of those...a marmite situation.

That in itself is enough to stop a person writing, but my resilience and will are strong. At least it is now in the moment that I am writing this blog. LOL!

So why am I blogging? You ever just have 101 thoughts in your mind and your constantly thinking "that there is a pearl (of wisdom)" or "help WTH am I doing here?". Well this is that blog. My authentic, unapologetic self spilling all the weird and wonderful things that go on in my mind and the spirals of reasearch I tend to fall into. Some may say a Jack of all trades and a master of none, but alas, I'm a Lola of many trades who has mastered many also (some may also call that a nerd - last laugh on them though right?!)!

This is a blog that has genuine real talk, from a Neurospicy psychotherapist. I'll spill all on how I survive in a neurotypical world. Hopefully you'll pick up some hints along the way, or at least be able to "normalise" your experiences that you may have dubbed as your "moment of madness" (lawd knows I have many!).

I'll share research and my own thoughts and experiences of a range of physical as well as mental health challenges. So keep checking the site for more.

Final thoughts - May has been draining! Trying to run a business is not easy (so many businesses are not successful in their first year!). That was not going to be my narrative. I constantly reminded myself of where I wanted to be and kept going, I'm still going now! This is part of that journey. Friends and family and all the people who seek me out as a therapist have been patient with me. I feel my open my communications has helped that. I've kept clients updated of my progress in certain areas (like the bookings page going live - finally!) or friends and family of when they may not hear from me, and you know what, relationships are improving in all areas. It is such a basic "human" thing to want to form secure relationships. To feel safe in the knowledge that if you don't hear from me in a bit, or I cancel a plan last minute, you're still going to be there, when I have the time and social capacity to re-engage! That's a good friend or family member. That's what it feels like to truly know someone has your back...

Parting words - I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I knew it would be worth it!