The Reality of Invisible Burden: Cailleach and Brân the Blessed

This is the third of seven realities in this series on living with chronic conditions and dynamic…

Help M.E. – Final Call

This is an interruption to my current series on chronic conditions and Celtic mythology to…

The Reality of Calculating Exposure and Energy: Geasa and Tynged

This is the second of seven realities in this series on living with chronic conditions and dynamic…

The Reality of Fluctuation and Unpredictability: Aos Sí and Awen

This is the first of seven realities in this series on living with chronic conditions…

Invisible Worlds: Celtic Folklore for Living with Chronic Conditions and Dynamic Disability

They live among you. They appear in the ordinary, everyday world, then disappear, and move through…

"I felt quite good most of yesterday" "That's always the danger zone"

I Crash: Texts from M.E.

Low-energy summary For the last two years, my messaging apps have contained a record that…

Reflections on the Autistic Spectrum: A Critical Response to Uta Frith’s Views

Professor Uta Frith’s recent TES interview has prompted intense debate about autism, diagnosis, and the meaning of the spectrum. This response considers some of her central claims in light of current research, lived experience, and the possible consequences of public commentary by influential figures.

Learning From Psychology and Psychotherapy: A Conversation With David Murphy

Changes of all kinds can have a profound effect on us, both in terms of our wellbeing and performance. David Murphy has worked therapeutically with people, including front-line professionals, for over 20 years, helping them to change, and adapt to change. David talks to Steven Shorrock about dealing with traumatic events and more mundane changes.

Humanistic Systems Collections: The Albums & EPs

Since I starting blogging, I have written posts on a range of topics concerning work…

PTSD and the Multiple Hourglass Metaphor

This short post concerns a specific metaphor that those affected by trauma may find helpful.…