An elective at Addenbrooke’s shows how excellent mentorship can reignite a medical student’s passion and confidence.
The Blackest Day
A whirlwind romance ends by text, exposing the divide between passion and connection – and the cost of words left unsaid.
Shades of Cool
A whirlwind romance with Alex turns raw chemistry into love, vulnerability and the terrifying struggle to say three simple words.
Off to the Races
A string of disastrous dates gives way to instant chemistry when an unexpected Instagram message leads to Alex.
Pride
Dating as a bisexual man exposes biphobia, erased identities and the courage to reject old expectations of love and normality.
Vulnerable
Rethinking love, hope and emotional walls reveals why true happiness requires vulnerability, honesty and letting other people in.
Balance
Quitting smoking, fitness and burnout reveal that lasting happiness depends not on extremes, but on balance and maintenance.
Sky High
Quitting smoking, joining a gym and surviving relapse reveal a realistic path towards health, resilience and lasting change.
Rock Bottom
A candid reflection on nicotine addiction, self-destruction and the moment I finally reach rock bottom.
Hedonia
A month in Hungary brings friendship, festivals and excess before hedonism gives way to emptiness and the need to change.