Well, there we are then. Due to a flare in one of my conditions I am anaemic and with anaemia comes insomnia. Hence the fact I am sat at 3 am watching a horror and wondering if I ought to take an extra painkiller because my legs are restless. Restless leg is a symptom of… Continue reading 3 am
Sadness and grief
I am a doctor now. And on Boxing day R, the love of my life died. I haven't been writing for a variety of reasons but the loss of R was enough to stop me in my tracks. In 15 minutes my world collapsed. My present and my future. The family gathered and I screamed… Continue reading Sadness and grief
Blue horses and long-legged elephants.
Who is my favourite artist?
Is there a doctor in the house?
I got the doctorate!
Sun is shining and…
it is a delightful day. Or rather month... The screenwriting course was intense. I guess between that and the PhD I got a little burnt out. I am still here though. News: I got a highly commended for 'The King of Swansea' with the New Welsh Writer's Award which is amazing. We have kicked Simon… Continue reading Sun is shining and…
Mouses and electricity
I'm missing - you may have noticed. I'm on a screenwriting course that involves long days, about 12 hours, and that means that I have no time to blog. The course is only 2 weeks though so I will be back next week. How tired am I? Well, this was the conversation today: Me: My… Continue reading Mouses and electricity
Changes; big and small
What makes you most anxious? It has to be change, whether big or small it makes me anxious. If I get a long lead up to the change then I can find myself relax into the expectation, but if it happens quickly then I am looking at a meltdown or a shut down. Meltdowns are… Continue reading Changes; big and small
Art
What activities do you lose yourself in? I could just write the one word - art - but I think it needs some explanation. My autism is not great, although I guess that, because it is mine, I don't notice how bad I am... Maybe if I ask R. "How big is the effect of… Continue reading Art
A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Someone came to help with the roof. Two men, Miles and Larry, they said they would help with the roof. Come back once you have sent a work timetable and schedule via email, we said. R gave them his email and they walked off. In truth, we thought nothing of it when we heard nothing.… Continue reading A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Movies and autism
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? Autism can be about familiarity, about not changing and having something that grounds you, like an old pair of slippers or that particular jumper that has a hole in it but you can't bring yourself to throw it out. Well, for me, movies… Continue reading Movies and autism
Kate Murray - Cleaver 