When Life Sucks
The art of changing direction and adapt without losing yourself.
Life doesn’t always follow the plan—and sometimes, what once worked no longer fits. Here you’ll find personal stories, science-informed insights and practical ideas about adapting to change in work, health and family life.
Drawing on my experience as a general practitioner, former healthcare director and parent, I explore how we can rethink our next steps while protecting what matters most.
Explore the articles below. Each opens on Substack, where you can read the full story and subscribe for new reflections.
When life sucks
My son was six when he stopped attending school. After two years of intense struggle, we—as parents and teachers—had been unable to make school work for this profoundly gifted little boy.
Eventually, we moved to New Zealand, where we could homeschool freely and give him space to develop.
In my article for When Life Sucks, I share that decision—and the question behind it: how do you know when to keep trying, and when to change direction?
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