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***UPDATE – POSTPONED UNTIL 2026 I’ve decided to take on King Alfred’s Way, an iconic 219-mile (353 km) adventure across the rolling hills and rugged landscapes of Southern England. And if you’re wondering, yes, it’s every bit as brutal as it sounds. But here’s the twist: I’m doing it despite a long list of excellentContinue reading “King Alfred’s Way”

When someone undergoes surgery to remove a brain tumour, the general assumption is that they are “fixed” and that everything will return to normal. The visible aspects of recovery—such as the scar from surgery or physical healing—can often lead to this misconception. But the reality is far more complex, especially for those who live withContinue reading “Living Beyond the Surface: The Hidden Struggles of Brain Tumour Survivors”

Imagine stepping out of your car, feeling unsteady, and before you can even catch your balance, someone accuses you of being drunk. That happened to me. And it broke me. I wasn’t intoxicated—I was simply trying to function with a brain tumour growing on my hearing and balance nerve. But in that moment, it didn’tContinue reading “Balance, Brain Tumours & Breaking Limits”

When you hear the words “brain tumour,” what comes to mind? A dramatic hospital scene? A miraculous recovery? Maybe a sad story with a montage of soft piano music? For those of us living with or supporting someone with a brain tumour diagnosis, the reality is a little more… well, messy. And no one gaveContinue reading “Living With a Brain Tumour: The Battle You Can’t Always See”

Surviving a brain tumour is a monumental achievement. However, for many survivors, the joy of overcoming such a life-threatening illness can be overshadowed by feelings of guilt and sadness known as survivor guilt. This complex emotional experience can be particularly challenging for those who have survived a brain tumour when so many others facing similarContinue reading “Understanding Survivor Guilt: Navigating Life After Surviving a Brain Tumour”