The Regularity of Collaboration

 Dear Diary,

One of the biggest hurdles in growing Life with Sweetestmoondust has always been my bandwidth. Between the "fog" of Stage 4 Endo and the physical demands of CP, staying regular with posts can feel impossible.

I wanted to share that I’ve been using a collaborative process with AI to help bridge that gap. By using it as a developmental tool to organise my thoughts and structure my drafts, I can keep the brand moving even on the days when my energy is low. It doesn't replace my voice—it simply ensures that my voice is consistently represented on the page. This partnership is what allows me to show up here for you every Sunday without burning out.

Dear Diary: The Quiet Transition to Book 5

 

Dear Diary,

We’ve finally come up for air after a whirlwind March. Between Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Endometriosis Month, my heart (and my schedule!) has been incredibly full. It’s been a season of deep advocacy, but as we settle into April, I’m finding the rhythm again.

Looking back at February, I’m still buzzing from hitting 500 streams and downloads on the podcast. It’s such a powerful "receipt" of success for me—proof that the Life with Sweetestmoondust message is truly finding its wings. If you haven’t tuned in lately, you can catch up on the latest episodes [here].

With May just around the corner, my focus is shifting toward the final touches for Book 5: "Be Who You Want to Be." I’m currently finalising the "Collaborative Process" statement and ensuring the transition from my older poems to the new ones feels just right. It’s a labour of love, and I can’t wait for it to join my other works at the British Library.

Living with Stage 4 Endo means some days are foggier than others, but seeing the brand grow like this makes every effort worth it.

Support & Community If you are struggling or just need to know you aren’t alone, please reach out to these communities:

• UK First: Endometriosis UK Support Groups(https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/support-groups) is a fantastic resource for those of us here in the UK.

• Global Friends: Please remember that you have wonderful support groups available in your own countries as well. Your journey is valid, no matter where you are.

The Navigator's Shore

 Dearest Diary,

I’ve been looking back at the "Grand Finale" of the twin-mum years—that intense window between ages 13 and 16.

If the earlier years were about learning to be the Navigator from the sofa, these years were the ultimate test of that strategy. We were living through a global pressure cooker.

It was a perfect storm: two teenagers finding their wings, a world in lockdown, and the massive upheaval of leaving the home I’d lived in for 23 years.

I’ve written before about the "actual moves" and the logistics of those transitions in my previous blog posts, but looking back now, I see the emotional weight I was carrying. My body was reacting to the move, but my mind had to stay fixed on being the anchor for my children.

During those years, my three books—my "quiet victories"—were already out in the world. I had written and published them in the gaps between school runs and dance competitions, but I chose to leave them alone. I didn't chase the limelight or the "author hustle." My bandwidth was needed for the move, for the pandemic, and for my teens. I let the books wait in the wings while I navigated us toward our new home.

Now, in my 50s, sitting in the "Recliner Office" of the house we strategically planned for, I see that the "Twin Mum" series ends with that arrival. The move into this sanctuary wasn't just about a new address; it was the birth of Life with Sweetestmoondust.

I’m ready to stop leaving my books alone. Over the next six months, I’m taking one slow step at a time to bridge the gap between those old victories and the new chapters I'm writing today. The Navigator has found her shore, and now, it’s time to let the Author speak. 🌙✨

❤