What have you been working on? Today’s blog prompt is: What have I been working on? If I’m completely honest — I’ve been working on me. Yes, I’ve been dipping in and out of my books. Yes, I’ve been editing episodes for my new podcast with my lovely friend Georgie (it’s coming soon and it’sContinue reading “What have I been working on lately? ”
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What could I do more of? Writing! 
Juggling Work, Childcare, and Summer Holidays Life has felt like a bit of a balancing act lately. I’ve had to take a breather from my usual writing pace, and I wanted to share why. Recently, I started a new job, which has been exciting but also a huge adjustment. At the same time, my husbandContinue reading “What could I do more of? Writing! ”
The Professions I Admire the Most
When I think about the professions I truly admire, my mind doesn’t go to the usual high-status roles that society often praises — the lawyers, the bankers, or the big-name executives. My admiration lies with the people whose work often goes unnoticed, undervalued, and underpaid, yet is vital to the very fabric of our communities.Continue reading “The Professions I Admire the Most”
Creating My Dream Shop: A Safe and Welcoming Space for Families
If I ever opened a shop, I wouldn’t just want it to be a shop. I’d want it to be a community hub—a place where families could come together, feel at ease, and know they are somewhere truly inclusive. In my vision, this space would start with a gluten-free café, serving delicious cakes and treatsContinue reading “Creating My Dream Shop: A Safe and Welcoming Space for Families”
Leaving the House as a Disabled Mum: Why My Checklist Is So Much Longer
If you class yourself as what most people would call “average” when it comes to leaving the house, your mental checklist probably looks something like this: keys, purse, phone. These days, a lot of people don’t even bother with a purse if they have Google Pay or Apple Pay. Maybe you’ll throw in a phoneContinue reading “Leaving the House as a Disabled Mum: Why My Checklist Is So Much Longer”
Baking Memories into Our Wedding Day: Why I Made My Own Wedding Cake
When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding, why would I add the pressure of baking and decorating a cake? But for me, it wasn’t justContinue reading “Baking Memories into Our Wedding Day: Why I Made My Own Wedding Cake”
Craving Stability but Chasing Excitement: What It’s Like Living with Autism and ADHD
Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability — my autistic brain that finds comfort in routine, structure, and sameness. But not long after, a different feelingContinue reading “Craving Stability but Chasing Excitement: What It’s Like Living with Autism and ADHD”
Do You Have a Dog or Cat?
Today’s blog prompt is a simple question: do you have a dog or a cat? The short answer from me is… no. We don’t have any pets. And while on the surface that might seem like a choice, the reality is a bit more frustrating. I’m allergic to both dogs and cats—which means even thoughContinue reading “Do You Have a Dog or Cat?”
When Your Special Interest Takes Over Time (and You Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way)
By Laura Johnstone | The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey Have you ever sat down for “just ten minutes” to do something you love—and then looked up and realised hours had disappeared? If you’re autistic, have ADHD (or both like me), you’ll know that feeling all too well. That magical moment when yourContinue reading “When Your Special Interest Takes Over Time (and You Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way)”
What Really Bothers Me? Medical Gaslighting.
Let me tell you what really bothers me. Like, makes-my-blood-boil kind of bothers me. Medical gaslighting. And not just the odd misunderstanding or “hmm, let’s monitor that” — I’m talking about being outright dismissed. Being made to feel like you’re dramatic, imagining things, or wasting time. Especially when you’re chronically ill or neurodivergent. As someoneContinue reading “What Really Bothers Me? Medical Gaslighting.”
The bad and your parenting journey 