Six years ago, I woke up with a purple boob after a night out at university. Yes, you read that… Read more What happened when I found a lump in my boob
Putting things ‘into words’ has never been more important
Hi, I’m Becky and I’m a talkoholic. There, I said it. I call my mum on a daily basis to… Read more Putting things ‘into words’ has never been more important
To the Jesy Nelsons of the world – I hear you
I’ve been called many things in my life – smart, talented, kind, brave, funny, beautiful. And yet none of these… Read more To the Jesy Nelsons of the world – I hear you
Nevermind driving home for Christmas – I can’t get there at all
So it’s official – for the first time in 24 years, I won’t see my parents on Christmas Day this… Read more Nevermind driving home for Christmas – I can’t get there at all
Reclaim The Night: My first time as an event guest speaker
‘They obviously can’t find anyone else’, a friend kindly suggested as a solution after I was asked to be a… Read more Reclaim The Night: My first time as an event guest speaker
Why I don’t want to return to ‘normal’ after lockdown
I’ve always perceived myself to be a person of immensely contrasting characteristics. I’m chatty and sociable, but also thoroughly enjoy… Read more Why I don’t want to return to ‘normal’ after lockdown
Coronavirus: Loss during lockdown
Four weeks ago, I boarded a plane that I’d booked less than 12 hours before its wheels lifted from the… Read more Coronavirus: Loss during lockdown
Poem: Love Is A Promise
This poem is one I have written for and dedicated to my grandmothers Margaret Thompson and Brenda Lancashire. The love… Read more Poem: Love Is A Promise
19in19: A Fundraiser for Gemma
Loss is a soul-shaking sensation. And coping is its unpredictable cousin. The two often travel inseparably, one looming in the… Read more 19in19: A Fundraiser for Gemma
The pictures I never posted (until now!)
The memory on my phone is always full because of how many pictures I take. Selfies, sunsets and screenshots all… Read more The pictures I never posted (until now!)
