This is a personal blog and as I type this I’m not yet sure if I’ll end up hitting the publish button.

Mental health is becoming a big part of modern Policing. It’s being recognised that the job we do and the stresses, strains and trauma that come from the job need some attention. I’m delighted to say that my force are pushing mental health wellbeing in a massive way.

Unfortunately this blog isn’t about my work life as such. It’s a lot more personal. I think it’s time to share.

Over the past 3-4 months my life has been turned upside down. I’ve been battered by a series of events that have knocked and bruised me. It all started when my marriage ended. Since then things seem to have gone down hill. I’m aware that when you’re down, some things that normally would just bounce off of you actually…