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I write with honesty and a clarity shaped by daily experiences. Some days I will leave myself wide open (something I find tough) and others I will write using comparisons or metaphors that range from themes such as Forrest Gump, and Al Pacino, to Greek mythology. I hopefully will help someone smile, shed a tear and wrap it all up with meaning. Living with MS, I will share future aspirations, explore the quiet triumphs and debilitating fractures and setbacks of daily life- drawing on my stories of old that explore how I try to honour adversity as a source of meaning. Using storytelling, multi-part explorations and philosophical musings, the Gift of Being Broken blog marks a reflection on strength found in vulnerability, trying to encourage others with various limitations (or not) to discover the meaning of the Gift of Being Broken, always going ‘one more round’ and never giving in.

Lucky 13

Why is a number even considered lucky? I mean seriously, does it change a thing in life’s rich tapestry to be wearing a numerical suit of armour? Perhaps it’s a just reassuring crutch for some of us as we navigate stormy waters or uncharted territory. It could be the number related to a lucky win. Possibly the number of a favourite sports position. Logically speaking, it could just be utter nonsense. Believe it or not, I have a lucky number! People often assume that 13 became

Moments of Grace

Feb 2

The Man in The Arena, The Man in The Mirror - Under The Lights

There are moments when life puts you in the spotlight, or you yourself choose to step under the lights; Muhammad Ali once said “The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights.”- bright, unforgiving, impossible to hide from. They don’t soften anything. They don’t flatter. They show you exactly what’s there, whether you want to see it or not. There is nowhere to escape. I prid

Moments of Grace

Jan 20

Why Sometimes My Life Is Round 9

Life doesn’t always play fair. It throws punches when you least expect them, and sometimes they land harder than you think you can take. In those moments, I remind myself of one of the greatest battles ever fought in the ring; not for a championship belt, but for pride, resilience, and heart: Round 9 of Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti vs. ‘Irish’ Micky Ward. If I’m ever feeling particularly low and feel like it’s all getting too much, I watch this passionate round of boxing and gain s

Moments of Grace

Dec 16, 2025

The Quiet Perfection of Forrest Gump

Sometimes in the evening my wife and I like to revisit old films, and we recently watched the film Forrest Gump again, (for more times than I can remember) and as usual we completely immersed ourselves in Tom Hanks loveable character – Forrest Gump. I, as I do, got to thinking about the thought processes and the mind of Forrest. We’re taught to chase perfection through success. To polish our flaws, master our talents, and measure our worth in achievements. But every now and t

Moments of Grace

Dec 2, 2025

A long night, on a cold floor

A moment of laughter, strength in adversity, and above all else, love. There are moments in life that test not just the body, but the mind and soul. Moments that strip away all pretense and leave you face to face with pain, vulnerability—and, if you’re lucky, love. On a recent visit to Boston, Massachusetts, I had what I can only describe as a brutal fall. One moment sat upright, the next crumpled on a cold ceramic tile floor, my body a dead weight. I lay there for eight hour

Moments of Grace

Nov 24, 2025