In previous posts, I have written on how Writing helped me with PTSD and about the traumas that first triggered my symptoms. Writing and talking to a sympathetic counsellor was a significant step on my road to recovery. But what is recovery? Is PTSD curable, or is it something we just have to learn to Read more

Originally posted on boomicony: It has occurred to me, that my first blog I wrote in 2014?is not on here, so as it had?a pretty positive reaction?and practically?has been?life changing for me, it is only right that I put it on here. I would also like to say thank you so much?to everyone who liked… Read more

  A reason to write.   Matt Johnson.   I’ve spoken many times on how a form of therapy that included writing helped with my treatment for PTSD. And I’ve explained that it was a comment made by my counsellor that first planted the idea in my mind that I might write a book. What Read more

  Losing a friend. © Matt Johnson 17th April this year sees the 32nd anniversary of one of the worst days I have ever experienced. It is a day when a friend and colleague was shot and killed. Three decades later, despite the identity of the killer being known, he remains a free man. On Read more

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Auction now ended. Both bottles sold for £250 each. Very grateful to the two winning bidders.   On Monday evening I announced the auction of the first of two bottles of SAS port. These are the real deal and come from the 22 Regt Benevolent Association. The response has been overwhelming, with the top bid now Read more