My primary job is not writing; it is as a mum to three amazing children, two with additional needs.
My eldest came into this world with a bang, leaving mum and baby fighting for their lives. We should have known then. Since then, she has taken the world by storm. Diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, she needs an eye on her constantly.
When asked why she had thrown her shoes out of her window, her answer was, “Because I couldn’t fit out with them on.” She is a bundle of absolute, exhausting joy.
My middle daughter is a child far more mature than her years. She is the child who has been told endlessly, “Five minutes,” whilst we deal with the other two. She is a little carer with a heart of gold.
My youngest is the only man in the house and a loving little boy who also has ASD. He can be found pouring liquids, and he also has a thing for throwing things out of the window—only he chooses not to follow them.
When I am not spending time with these three or teaching other children in my full-time teaching hustle, I write.
In the middle of all this joyful chaos, writing has become my essential escape. Researching the history and crime cases I cover in Murder Mayhem UK, is a passion, as well as a way of making a little extra cash.
Having children with additional needs means I can’t always work full-time; my writing pays for the extras. If you are a paid subscriber, know that your donation every month is a godsend for our little family.
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On here, I share a range of topics: my journey as a writer, short stories, my reading, and now my journey with my family. What I have learned over the years being the mum of three amazing children, two who see the world differently.
It’s good to have you here.
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