Jamie's Desk
Thoughtful Personal Essays And Fiction
A collection of my best personal essays about sobriety, mental health and family. Plus - Short fiction stories with meaning.
Personal Essays
I write raw, personal essays about issues around mental health, parenting, trauma, sobriety, and raising kids. For a free forever subscription where this content goes straight into your inbox twice a week, hit the subscribe button below
The following essays are published on Medium, which has a $5/month paywall. It's worth it - thousands of brilliant writers in one place. For free content, scroll down to the archived stories...
Archived Stories
Fictional Short Stories
Short fiction that explores human psychology and 'what ifs'. Quirky characters and complex stories about human behaviour.
About Me
Hi, I'm Jamie.
I'm a husband, a dad to two incredible kids, and a writer who turns the hard bits of life into stories that help people feel less alone.I've been writing for as long as I can remember. I've worked manual labour, studied sociology and community services, and spent time alongside people doing it tough.I've had a lot of jobs and met a lot of people - and that means I can relate to most peopleI've navigated mental health challenges and walked the long road to sobriety - and I'm still figuring things out, one essay at a time.My writing doesn't come with neat endings or easy answers. I write about fatherhood, marriage, recovery, and the grey areas most people don't talk about.It's honest, raw, and entirely me.Thanks for reading.
