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Sketch of a male body wearing nothing but a blue thong.

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I put my arse in a thong for research purposes

Have we lost the freedom we once had to be silly, to be outgoing, to be ourselves in public, or is my anxiety stuck on yellow alert?

A person wearing a trans flag has a badge put on their t-shirt in the middle of a march.

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Being interviewed for a national newspaper about anxiety

Recently, an article went live on The Guardian looking at people who have faced anxiety head on, so they can enjoy open water swimming. I was one of those people featured in the article. The other stories are incredible, and I can’t recommend the article enough. So how did

A couple wearing UK flags are perfectly lit by sunlight as they stand under a big Eurovision heart.

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Daydreaming

As a kid in primary school, I was diagnosed with daydreaming. My parents were called in to discuss the issue because I wasn’t paying attention in class. It was deemed an issue to be resolved, and I was advised not to daydream. At the same time, I was writing

Rain backlit from stage lighting fills the sky as people watch a gig.

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Festival anxiety

Anxiety has been getting to me of late. From issues with swimming during jellyfish season to hoping no-one is openly homophobic to me while walking around a city in a skirt, which unfortunately has happened. I’ve been having a bit of a year with my anxiety post Eurovision.

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A blurry naked person wades out into the sea.

Doing the North East Skinny Dip

I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?

A serene coastal scene at dusk, featuring a vast expanse of water reflecting the soft hues of the sky. The water transitions from dark blue to a gentle pink, mirroring the clouds above.

I am deaf

After 18 months with hearing aids I just learnt I am deaf. Huh.

A scene depicting people swimming in a body of water. Birds are flying overhead against a twilight sky.

What 5 years of cold water swimming has done for me

After 5 years of cold water dipping, has it saved me? Cured my anxiety? Made me buy shares in Dryrobe?

A rose gold sky over a body of water as birds fly overhead.

Has 5 years of cold water dipping liberated me from my fears?

After five years of cold water dips am I a fearless functional human being or am I still failing at life?

he/they is non-binary now

he/they is non-binary now

This week’s photos are a little narcissistic. They’re all me! It is the evolution of myself over 12 years. You can get prints of the photos in last weeks newsletter on my print store or you can tip me on Ko-Fi so I can buy film for

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Coastal landscape with a white house on a cliff overlooking the sea, waves crashing against the rocks under a cloudy sky.

Wrong Camera, Good Photos

On anxiety, optimisation and knowing when to stop.

A colorful ferry boat sails on the River Mersey, with the Liverpool skyline in the background.

Safe Mode

Twenty years of learning when to log off

For Pete's sake

For Pete's sake

On seeing yourself in Amelie, before and after diagnosis

A person stands on a sandy beach under a dramatic sky, wearing a black jacket. They sport a vibrant purple skirt and colorful tights, complemented by bold green shoes.

Skirt or camera?

Do I have enough mental energy to wear a skirt and take photos, or should I prioritise the camera over the skirt?

Rainbow aurora overhead

Space! Let's go

Why we need to go to space.

Swimmers meeting at sunrise in a car park by the river.

Winter

A photo-essay about winter

Autumnal trees line a footpath through a park, glowing golden orange in the morning sun.

Will I ever be ready to live?

I am so concerned with how to get things done that I do not get anything done.

Aerial view of a tall, historic church tower rising above a cityscape.

3 months with the Visible wrist strap

The Apple Watch isn't a chronic illness tracker. Would the Visible wearable compliment it?

A comet with a whispy white tail flies through the nights sky.

A Klingon in a skirt

Star Trek put a Klingon in a skirt and people lost it. Very on brand.

A canal scene in Gent, featuring brick buildings lining the waterway.

Can my walking stick be my hidden disabilities stick?

Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?

A bicycle parked on a bridge in Ghent, Belgium, with colorful buildings and a canal in the background.

Getting my first walking stick

A few thoughts on 3 months with a walking stick and fighting internalised abelism.

Green and purple aurora over New Brighton lighthouse as the tide rolls in.

2 years of taking ADHD medication

Have ADHD meds been good for me? Did they cause CFS?

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