About Me
My PhD explored what we now call RIFis but was called ‘gender disappointment’, and the complex emotional experiences that can occur when there are ruptures in people's imagined futures.
My work sits at the intersection of psychological research, sociological understanding, and compassionate practice, with a particular focus on experiences that are often misunderstood, silenced, or stigmatised.
I have four small(ish) people who keep me busy, a little westie and four guinea-pigs who roam freely in the garden!
Working With Parents
Parents often start seeking help with all kids of feelings, these can include feeling confused, ashamed, isolated, or overwhelmed. If we are to view RIFis through the lens of grief then we need to look less towrads 'fixing' RIFis. Maybe the aim is to create space for parents to better understand and feel understood and supported.
