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An overcast day at Barmouth Estuary. Hills lead off into the distance.

Am I more disabled than I thought I was?

On the 6th anniversary of my Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis I look back and wonder whether I'm doing OK now or do I need more help?

Lots of little boats rest on a river bed after the tide has gone out. Above them is a moody sky.

Autistic Burnout again

After a relaxing few days on a quiet beach, I returned home to become angry, tired, anxious and extremely on edge. Why?

Mountains fade into the distance and a railway bridge runs over an estuary.

Naked and OK?

After years of open water swimming I'm still scared of the water. Will I ever be OK in there with all the wee beasties, or should I move on to a new fear to overcome? Nudity. Sure, why not.

A tall clock tower extends high into the sky in the middle of Bruges at sunset.

Being OK

My issues are getting in the way of my plans to live. I'm tired, but I have to remember the year theme for 2024. "Being OK".

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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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A lonley house sits on a small island in a bay. Green grass is in the foreground.

The Only Voice I Can Hear

On losing my hearing, and what's left when the noise drowns out everyone but the voice in your own head

Two female presenting people in sparkly rainbow coats holding up a dog and smiling to camera.

Liverpool Pride 2026

A photoessay of portraits from the 2026 Liverpool Pride.

A serene coastal landscape featuring a small lighthouse perched on a rocky outcrop.

Fading Out

My hearing is going, and so, it turns out, is my connection to everyone I love

A small white house stands on a grassy island surrounded by shallow waters under a cloudy, gray sky.

I Tip Toe, But Should I?

Russell T Davies's new drama asks a question I've been asking myself

A 3D representation of the Earth floats inside Royal Albert Dock at dusk.

Eurodivision

Missing that 2023 Eurovision togetherness vibe

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.

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