***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is a post primarily about the use of AI as a therapy tool, which should be considered with caution. The post will talk about general mental wellbeing and the impact of social isolation and loneliness. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. If you or someone you know is inContinue reading “AI therapy – Can digital beings really support mental health?”
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Finding purpose with mental illness – reflections and intentions
Someone wrote to me on social media recently and reminded me how important it is to be myself on here. Internally I believe that means I should be honest, open and sometimes vulnerable. Up to now I thought I was doing exactly that, but when I looked closely I realised ‘Steph’ has become a littleContinue reading “Finding purpose with mental illness – reflections and intentions”
Flash Fiction Short Listing – Cranked Anvil
Well, it seems I’ve got my writing mojo back! I was thrilled (probably too thrilled) to see that my recent Flash Fiction entry to the Cranked Anvil competition in June was Shortlisted. I made the difficult decision to reduce the amount of entries I was making to writing competitions. Although I was enjoying myself, theContinue reading “Flash Fiction Short Listing – Cranked Anvil”
Spoonie Press Article – Wheelchair Shame
It’s 8.11am on Wednesday morning, and although I thought I was mentally prepared for this moment, I found it difficult to compute when it actually happened. Today I woke up with my article on ‘Wheelchair Shame‘ in front and centre stage on the Spoonie Press website. It felt incredible and scary, probably in equal measure.Continue reading “Spoonie Press Article – Wheelchair Shame”
Flash Fiction WINNER 🏆🏆
Yes, friend, you read that title completely correctly. Don’t clean those lenses, don’t wipe your phone screen with your sleeve, DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SETS! I WON! For this WINNING 🏆🎈🎈entry I was taking part in the famous Tortive Theatre Flash Fiction 101 competition. Yes, I have entered it many times before and mentioned myContinue reading “Flash Fiction WINNER 🏆🏆”
Processing Pride (or avoiding it)
I’m the first in the queue when you need reminding that you should CELEBRATE 🎉 SUCCESS! Of course you should – whatever you did (getting the stripes on the lawn right, mastering potty training, nailing the promotion, finishing an essay…whatever), you did a great job and you deserve a bloody party! Revel in it, wadeContinue reading “Processing Pride (or avoiding it)”
Belief
Bloody hell! Yes, friend. You are in the RIGHT place. For the first time in a while I’m going to talk about something positive that I not only understand…I have it. I have ALOT of it. In fact (serious statement coming) I had to hunt it down like an outcast lion searching for a lonelyContinue reading “Belief”
YES! Short Story WINNER 🏆 🏆 🏆
I love 🥰 having the opportunity to tell you something new, bright and positive. It’s no secret that I have a lot going on…as I saw in a meme recently, my brain has too many tabs open. But it’s actually a testament to everything I’m trying to prove by sharing this hobby and promoting thisContinue reading “YES! Short Story WINNER 🏆 🏆 🏆”
All rise, Judge Clark is presiding… ⚖️
On 28th February 2022 the hidden jury were deliberating in my mind. Who would win in the case of Steph Vs. Picture This? Well lets see… The competition The Secret Attic Picture This competition is a writing comp asking entrants to create a story of no more than 1000 words based on an image. TheContinue reading “All rise, Judge Clark is presiding… ⚖️”
Writing competitions do better. Boo! And my selected flash fiction on Dementia. Yay! ♥
There is no question that the online writing community is getting bigger and with it, the quality of stories I’m up against in any competition is getting better. I’m not sure if I’ve become lazy, if i’m just distracted or maybe I’m not focusing, but my writing is NOT as successful as it was lastContinue reading “Writing competitions do better. Boo! And my selected flash fiction on Dementia. Yay! ♥”
Creative Steph 