Why I Don’t Think Drinking is Inherently Toxic
Being a sober person comes with a few false assumptions; that I was once an alcoholic, that I'm boring/no fun, that…
A Letter to the Person I Used to Be
Dear the flailing intoxicated girl I used to be, I’m writing this from a place of peace, although I don’t feel…
Favourite Books of The Year (so far)
I spend half of my time writing and the other half reading so it's no surprise that for World Book Day…
My Sobriety Plan – 15 Months Sober
I've now been sober for 15 months and a lot of people have asked me for advice on how I managed…
How Not to Live Your Life
I know the title of this post sounds like I'm an all-knowing preaching-Patty but I believe I have a wealth of…
Do other writers worry about writing this much?
I suppose the short answer to this is, yes. Considering we all experience insecurity in its many forms I think it…
The Best Queer Spots in Berlin
Here are some of my favourite queer places in Berlin ranging from clubs, to bars to book shops - enjoy!Schwules Museum Shwules…
Poetry is what happens when nothing else can
It is a well known fact that I live and breathe poetry and as it’s National Poetry Day, I thought I’d…
Happy International Peace Day
It's International Peace Day and I've been thinking a lot about what peace means to me. If you’ve read my blog…