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It’s been a long time since I prioritised writing. I go through phases. I’ll write, learn, grow, and then I’ll need money, or it will get hard – words feeling like sludge or subjects just too challenging – and I’ll put all of myself back into a paid job. My anxiety arises when I stay…
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I love God. For years I have been ashamed of saying that. I have held two truths in my hands; 1. God is good, and 2. The church (God’s people) cause so much hurt that faith has become like a foul word; a harmful one. I don’t write this blog to transform or convince anyone.…
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I have a wild belief that words can challenge and transform the world. They can open our eyes to things we were either never exposed to or could not look at for some reason previously. If we are willing; they have the power to strengthen us; draw us closer to one another; know one another…
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For as long as I can remember I have loved writing stories. One of the first ones I remember clearly was writing a version of The Highway Man in school. Instead of a horse, he drove a beat up, rusted through Škoda called biscuit. It was silly, but fun to write. For some reason I still remember it.…