Posted in September

Fundraising for Dystonia UK

It’s Dystonia awareness month and across social media it’s amazing to see so many people taking part. This year I decided to switch my fundraising activities up a little bit and do something different and unique.

I’ve put together a short poetry collection, Freefall Dysfunctionally Me, from which all royalties will be donated to Dystonia UK on an ongoing basis. The collection covers multiple aspects of life with Dystonia such as job loss, friendship loss, Relearning to love ones self, being a disabled mum, Government’s view on those with disabilities, medical trauma and much more. My aim was to write from my experiences and not sugar coat anything. The odd one is more upbeat, cheerful and self accepting; an accurate depiction of my rare days of self confidence.

The collection is currently available via Amazon but comes out globally in stores from the middle of the month .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freefall-Dysfunctionally-Me-Rebecca-McDowall/dp/B0CGYYHDWK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3DOLCG81BAAJ3&keywords=freefall+dysfunctionally+me&qid=1694276814&sprefix=%2Caps%2C505&sr=8-1
Posted in Archive, May 23

Patience: Can you lend me some?

Patience Can You Lend Me Some

Poetry isn’t my typical style. Even in my job as an author I write children’s books and YA fantasy fiction. However putting pen to paper and writing whatever comes out is how I deal best with my emotions.

I wrote this last night while in the bath. I’ve been struggling with nerve issues recently along with another round of optic neuritis that has drastically impacted my sight. This is the unedited raw poem that came from the turmoil. It may not be the best but it’s the best representation I have of me right now. I know others will understand.