Journal Musings

It’s been nearly a year since my brother was admitted to hospital under section 2 of the Mental Health Act. So much has happened since then, having to cut through all the red tape, and then find him somewhere new to live. It has been an eventful time but so rewarding. Today, as the weather has improved, it was time for the next phase – getting him out more – on his bicycle. Time to get out. Loneliness is a real issue, like it is for many. It’s easy for him to stay in his flat

The year has turned, and the detox season begins. Again. I guess I must be getting old when it doesn’t seem five minutes ago I was extolling the virtues of a morning juice regime and dry body brushing to kick start the New Year of 2106. A whole year on, and I’m here again seeing Face Book posts being shared about how dangerous its is to be juicing. I’ve just seen someone share an article from the BBC about how dangerous it is to detox. This also happens every year. Someone so