If I had to sum up everything I do—all the writing, podcasting, volunteering, book-making, and late-night thinking-while-doing-the-washing-up moments—it would be this:
Real Talk, Raw Love: Championing Parents Through Prematurity, Neurodiversity, and the Unexpected.
This isn’t just a tagline. It’s who I am.
It’s for the mum who sits in the hospital ward, clinging to hope while her baby fights in the NICU.
It’s for the dad who’s masking his fear behind logistics and long commutes.
It’s for the parents navigating the confusing, overwhelming world of neurodiversity—while quietly navigating their own.
It’s for anyone who’s been told to “stay strong” when they’re barely hanging on.
Why “Real Talk”?
Because I’ve lived through the kind of experiences that you can’t wrap in a bow. I was born at 28 weeks in the early ’80s when neonatal care was still finding its feet. I lost my twin brother, Nicholas, at birth. There weren’t grief counsellors or support groups back then—just silence. And I carried that silence into adulthood.
Later, I became a mum to my own premature baby. And just like that, everything resurfaced. Birth trauma, PTSD, the deep ache of uncertainty.
Nothing about that experience was Instagrammable—but it was real.
So I speak honestly, because I know what it feels like to be in the thick of it. And I want you to know you’re not alone in the mess.
Why “Raw Love”?
Because love doesn’t always look like cuddles and calm bedtime routines. Sometimes it’s hospital alarms, syringes, missed milestones, and advocating for your child when your own energy is gone.
Love is showing up when it’s hard. It’s crying in the car after an appointment, then wiping your eyes because there’s laundry and dinner and life still to do. It’s choosing to keep going, even when it feels like no one understands.
I see you. I’ve been you.
And I believe that raw, honest love is the most powerful kind.
Why “Championing Parents”?
Because that’s my mission. Whether I’m writing blogs, recording podcast episodes, designing resources, or sitting down with a cuppa and replying to messages—my goal is always the same:
To make sure parents, especially those who feel like they’re “different,” don’t have to walk this alone.
You might be a parent with a neurodiverse child, or you might be neurodiverse yourself. You might be grieving, adjusting, recovering, or simply surviving. I’m here for all of it.
No judgement. No perfection. Just a space where your story matters.
Together, We’re Building Something Bigger
This tagline is more than words—it’s the heartbeat of The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey. It’s everything I stand for.
If this message resonates with you, I’d love you to stick around.
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Whether you’re here for support, stories, or just a reminder that someone understands—you’re in the right place.
Because your journey matters. And I’m walking it with you.
References & Inspiration
My own NICU and neurodivergent parenting journey Conversations from The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey podcast Lived experiences of friends and families in the community I support
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