Last Month I blogged about hunting for a new home for myself and the challenges it presents… Well guess what- I have a home. As of the beginning of this month I am now a tenant in a small flat situated in a tower block near Hull city centre. It’s a void at the moment. It doesn’t have a stitch of carpeting. I don’t have a cooker, a fridge or a washing machine. The walls are bare, either in need of wall paper or a lick of paint. But do not worry – I am getting help with all these problems. For me, getting my own place is a small but very important step. It’s a step towards independence. It ..read more

It has been well over year since I last wrote anything. I have procrastinated enough. The reason I haven’t written is due to my state simply not being what it normally is. In the last twelve months there has been a huge and dramatic change in my circumstances. After a long time Sarah and I have separated after being together for the best part of two decades. The reasons for the break up of our marriage of over 15 years is long, complicated and painful. My mental health issues, our financial situation and our eldest sons autism along with his mental health issues eroded away at mine and Sarah ..read more