My name is Andy. I am in my forties, and have had an interesting and challenging life. Some things have gone well for me, others haven't. I am still alive despite some situations which really could have been more than enough to finish me off, and, slightly ironically, I lost my younger brother very suddenly and unexpectedly to a brain haemorrhage, just a month before my 40th birthday. So life has not been easy at times.
I have had particular challenges in the areas of relationships, friendships, career and finances, which probably stem from my childhood. It's not been an easy journey to change my life, but I have learned a lot. I've had plenty of times when I feel insecure, when I react emotionally to being triggered, when I feel that life has given me a hard deal.
I am finally starting to wake up to my true self and some thought patterns and beliefs that have held me back for years are being gradually shifted. It's not just about positive thinking - I think positive thinking is important, but I think that some of the positive thinking movement is somewhat fluffy and resistant of what is perceived as 'negative'. Positive thinking isn't about living on a mountaintop 24/7 - it's doing the best we can, and having an open heart towards life, also accepting the parts of ourselves that may not seem so desirable.
More recently, I have become more aware of my ADHD and autism tendencies, and the challenges that come with that. The blog as it is now will largely be covering life from this perspective as I strive to build a better life for myself.
Some other facts about me:
I currently live in Manchester - the city where I was born and have returned to after 4 decades away.
I spent much of my life near Poole and Bournemouth on the south coast.
I love reading, music, football, travelling, photography, animals and, of course, writing.
I hope you enjoy reading my blog.
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