The first part of this story takes me from birth up until the time I start University at the age of 21. It deals with growing up in a household I didn't realise I didn't belong in, feeling unwanted, and the constant challenge of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

A stint in an acute mental health hospital provided the catalyst to start, and though it’s been a struggle at times, I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve been able to relive the first phase of my life; through childhood, school, the military, chaotic lows, police stupidity, homelessness, and occasionally being able to grasp some of life’s brass rings.

This will take you through my time as a student at Birmingham City University, meeting people who would shape my life for years to come, and sowing the seeds for what would end up being a dual profession for the following 10 years.

It documents some things I thought I'd never get to experience, such as traveling to far flung countries, and going to the world's most famous racetrack. It explores my life as a 'boring' Town Planner / Student Experience ‘Person’ / Junior Academic, alongside learning how to talk incoherently into a microphone / headset.

This takes you through the most recent part of my life, starting at a time when I was proudly informed that I was a diabetic via a pool of blood, to being sat in the cold working out if I can afford to turn the heating on.

Marriage, divorce, COVID and mental health declines take centre stage here, along with addictive personality traits rearing their content ugly heads.