How Did I Get Here?


A story of self-discovery and motivation,
uncovering the past and navigating my true path.
Memoir

How Did I Get Here?Available as e-book, paperback,
and audiobook.

A candid memoir of reflection and perseverance.
Join me on my journey around the UK as I contemplate the past to understand how I got here.

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The story so far, follow along to find out more….

Writing a book is the easy part – or at least that’s what it feels like once you’ve done it. You spend months, sometimes years, pouring yourself onto the page, shaping memories or ideas into something that resembles a story. You think the hard work is over when you’ve typed the words – The End. Then you realise you’ve only climbed the first hill…..

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How Did I Get Here? My Book Journey…

It was a year ago when I’d just set off for my first solo trip, aiming to reach Scotland and to seek out some of the places along the NC500. It’s surreal to think that life seemed so fraught back then and the book – How Did I Get Here? – wasn’t even written. A year has changed everything for me. PTSD recovery, facing the demons of trauma, altered perspective, acceptance, forgiveness, and at last, the future. Let’s see what the next year brings…..

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In The Quiet of Autumn: Places To Visit In Mid Wales And North Wales

Autumn is the best time to visit Mid Wales and North Wales. The schools have gone back, the busyness ceased. Cool air, fading light, and wet stone. Mist softens the hills, water moves steadily. Head out into the solitude, find yourself a beach, and all will be calm, quiet and still.

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Recent Visits To Some Of The UK’s Most Beautiful Places

If you love beautiful beaches or long walks, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ideas of where to go. West Wales is one of the prettiest parts of the UK, and with the West Wales Coast Path and National Trust and dedicated car parks, you’re well covered.

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