Category Archives: stigma

My Fertility Specialist Magazine and Our Fertility Story

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

I was asked to contribute an article for the free, online My Fertility Specialist magazine, and I’m delighted to let you know that you can now read my article as the latest issue is now available. If you don’t know … Continue reading →

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One Year On…

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Papa, Eden & Me

It’s been a year today since what was probably the worst day of mine and Amy’s lives so far.

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Becoming Godparents…

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Papa, Eden & Me

Today Amy and I became Godparents to our friend’s six month old little girl, Ellie Rose. We had a lovely day and I wanted to share some pictures here, but before I do I have things to say!

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Thoughts on Victim Blaming… My Story

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Papa, Eden & Me

Recently I have seen a lot of people talking about victims of sex assaults. I guess it has been brought about by the big cases in the news at the moment – Rolf Harris and such. I have seen a … Continue reading →

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National Time to Talk Day #TimetoTalk

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Papa, Eden & Me

uK charity Time to Change have been challenging mental health stigma through their work, including a recent tv advertisement, which. I adore. Today is national Time to Talk day, as talking is one of the things that help most with … Continue reading →

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