It was with some trepidation that I sat down to watch Terry Pratchett’s BBC 2 documentary (if you can call… Read more

It’s not easy to know how to open up conversations with someone who is dying There is often awkwardness, embarrassment… Read more

I’ve been thinking a lot about loneliness recently. Christmas and New Year are a good time for that. It’s so… Read more

When I admitted to my boater neighbour in the marina where I was going last week he exploded with amused… Read more

Thirty-one year old Emily Jenkins is a pioneer of health through dance, specifically using dance to support people living with… Read more

A menopausal friend called me this week to talk through something that had upset her. Well, ‘talk through’ isn’t quite… Read more

This morning I spoke to a dear friend who is struggling with life-long depression.  Listening to her reminded me of… Read more

I was very heartened to read yesterday’s Daily Telegraph’s piece, Emergency staff to be told if you want to live or die…. Read more

Accompanying someone to the point of death is a remarkable experience.  Nonetheless, you may find the anticipation emotionally and mentally… Read more

It’s Professor Brian Cox who dunnit for me, in the sitting room, with his BBC series, The Wonders of the… Read more

This morning I woke drowsily to Radio 4s Farming Programme.  I love horses, so my attention was immediately caught by… Read more

It’s back! My one weakness (although my husband would argue fervently that I have more) is my passion for MasterChef…. Read more

Yesterday I spent an inspiring day at the Festival for Death and Dying at the Connect Centre, Wells. It was wonderful… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more

More than a few people have been telling me that it feels as if they are dragging themselves through their… Read more

The BBC’s Today Programme on Monday mentioned that 17th January is the darkest time of the year emotionally.  The hype… Read more

This article first appeared in the spring 2017 issue of Thresholds, published by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy©’…. Read more

Woman Commits Suicide to Avoid Old Age, was a front page Sunday Times headline.  Immediately I imagined some poor, pathetic, lonely old… Read more