Tag Archives: depression

Catch-up before the year ends

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ken Powell

Weeeelllll it has been far, far too long since last I wrote but that, dear readers, you can put down to me being way too busy rather than no longer caring about this place of mine. It’s been, on the … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling a girl: the courses have arrived!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Ken Powell

No soon have I begun this series of blog posts than I might have to alter the titles as Thing II, having decided traditional state schooling is for him, has changed his mind and is now not so sure! We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Black Dog of Doom and other melodramas

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Ken Powell

I have a confession to make. I’m struggling with depression. It isn’t easy to admit it and I’m not proud of the struggle but it is important to admit it, today of all days, because today is the year anniversary … Continue reading →

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The Tightrope Walker

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Ken Powell

He steps out onto the line to the mighty drum roll and the hushed silence of the audience but he thinks nothing of these things. He is alone, up there, on the wire, master of his world and completely in … Continue reading →

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Minipost 3 – S.A.D

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ken Powell

I have enjoyed my six month stay in Britain and I am certainly going to miss many people and places when (IF) we go back to Bangladesh. But I will not miss S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a phenomenon that … Continue reading →

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