The Journey Begins: Innocence Lost

Every story has a beginning, and mine starts with the innocence of childhood.

My brother James and I were inseparable growing up. We spent our summers by the creek, catching tadpoles and building makeshift dams. Those golden afternoons seemed endless, our laughter echoing through the trees as we explored our small corner of the world together.

I often find myself returning to these memories, trying to pinpoint the exact moment when things began to change. Was there a sign I missed? A conversation I should have had?

In 'Life in Instalments,' I explore how quickly innocence can be lost and how the foundations of our childhood shape the adults we become. The journey from those carefree days to the harsh realities that followed wasn't a straight line but a winding path with moments of both darkness and unexpected light.