Questions we get asked

Short answers to the things people ask before they get in touch.

Is this medical advice?

No. I'm not a doctor, therapist or counsellor, and nothing here is treatment. These are one person's essays about ordinary days — read them as that, not as help.

I'm struggling right now. Can you help?

I'm not able to — I'm not qualified, and it wouldn't be fair to pretend otherwise. Please reach a professional or a crisis helpline; they're there for exactly this, any hour.

Why the title?

It's a joke, and it isn't. Humour is how a lot of people carry heavy things, and the title sets the tone: honest, sometimes bleak, often trying to laugh anyway.

Can I get new essays by email?

Yes — say the word on the form and I'll let you know when something new goes up. No list-selling, no clutter, just the occasional note.

Can I share an essay with someone?

Please do, if you think it'll help. A link is welcome anywhere; just keep my name on the words.