Category Archives: EMOTION

I wish my dad could see me now

Posted on June 14, 2024 by SCARFMAN

I wish my late dad, Harold Lloyd, could see me now. I wish he could see the man I have become. I wish I had him back in my life right now, even for just one fleeting moment! Father’s Day … Continue reading →

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Norovirus is not going to break me, it is going to make me

Posted on June 1, 2024 by SCARFMAN

Norovirus is not going to break me, it is going to make me!  Two weeks ago for the first time in over 15 years, I was thinking some very dark thoughts again. I felt like my OCD recovery journey had … Continue reading →

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WHY ME?

Posted on May 24, 2024 by SCARFMAN

Why me? I’m nervous about writing this blog. I guess I’m nervous because there’s so much I want to say to you all, but I’m not sure how. I’m lying, I do know how, but it’s been that long since … Continue reading →

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First time I’ve touched my golf clubs in over twenty-five years #OCD #Recovery

Posted on April 12, 2022 by SCARFMAN

“I’m thinking of taking up golf!” This is what my big sister said to mum and me, as she drove us back from the cemetery last Saturday afternoon (it was my late dad’s birthday).  I almost choked in stunned amazement … Continue reading →

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Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story {2021} – A review

Posted on December 1, 2021 by SCARFMAN

‘Captain Marvel’ supreme, this is a must watch for all sports fans. Bryan Robson, arguably the greatest ever captain of Manchester United Football Club. A hero with no ego, this documentary about his life is both a joyous and emotive … Continue reading →

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In – A Review.

Posted on June 10, 2021 by SCARFMAN

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In – A Review – The rare glimpse of a genius! Dramatic, pulsating, and insightful.  These are the best three words that accurately describe this new football documentary on the life of Sir Alex Ferguson. … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 – My daily battle with nature!

Posted on May 10, 2021 by SCARFMAN

Mental Health Awareness Week is this week(10-16 May 2021), with the theme this year being nature. For years, I kept a big OCD secret that I was petrified of nature. Or if you want me to be more exact than … Continue reading →

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It’s getting better all the time! OCD and me, an update!

Posted on April 16, 2021 by SCARFMAN

This is going to be a short blog about me and my OCD. An update about how things have been for me since my last OCD blog in late November. I’ll give you a good clue here, it’s been fandabidozi!! … Continue reading →

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My love letter to Liverpool, how I long to return!

Posted on November 17, 2020 by SCARFMAN

I first fell in love with the city of Liverpool, back in 1998.  Stunning beauty and a sense of humour to die for.  After reading the following, I want you to fall in love with Liverpool too!    Music Music … Continue reading →

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Against All Odds

Posted on October 10, 2020 by SCARFMAN

World Mental Health Day, Saturday, October 10th, 2020.  Time to celebrate my life.  Time to tell the world what I have completely been through.  Time to finally shout out loud, “I AM HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!” “I WISH I WAS … Continue reading →

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