Category Archives: Scotland

Stories from Home

Posted on June 4, 2020 by sunshinescot

I’m thrilled to have work in the anthology, Stories from Home. All the proceeds from its sale are being donated to The Ambulance Staff Charity. TASC offer emotional, financial and community support to paramedics, ambulance crew and their families across … Continue reading →

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Illness: A Narrative in Four Parts, Part Two

Posted on May 5, 2020 by sunshinescot

My four-part hybrid essay is a piece of memoir that explores my experience of being diagnosed with, and living with, multiple sclerosis. In part two: I’m moved from the emergency receiving unit to the skin ward (because there’s a bed … Continue reading →

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Filling the Days

Posted on March 25, 2020 by sunshinescot

A friend sent me a message yesterday to ask if I could offer any tips on “the craft of keeping to a routine and filling your days whilst maintaining good well-being in all its forms” during this difficult time. I … Continue reading →

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Step Inside MS photographs

Posted on April 25, 2014 by sunshinescot

I was at Hamilton Town House library today to take some photographs of the letters on display. I was excited to go back because after the launch the exhibition was moved to a busier area of the library. I know I’m biased, … Continue reading →

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