I love literature, theatre, opera, photography, painting, and spending time in museums, bookshops, and cafés. I'm drawn to stories, art and history.I work as a social worker in child protection, where my days are often chaotic, moving, frustrating, surprising, and occasionally absurd. The work has given me a deep respect for resilience and the complexity of human lives.After spending some time in rehab a few years ago, I've come to value friendship, community, and humour more than ever.Still recovering from growing up gay/queer in the countryside.