My body of work spans community-based addiction services, interagency frameworks, clinical innovation, poetry, mental health, and military-related themes. These writings reflect a commitment to integrating lived experience with professional practice—grounding theory in real-world challenges, and giving voice to those often overlooked by systems. Below you can view some of my works.

Poetry, Mental Health, and the Military

In addition to academic and clinical work, I use poetry and reflective writing to explore the intersection of trauma, identity, resilience, and recovery. These pieces are grounded in personal and professional experiences within mental health settings and the military.

Poetry as Practice: Writing Through Trauma and Transition 

This body of poetic work delves into themes of loss, belonging, healing, and post-traumatic growth. Often written from the perspectives of those navigating recovery, military service, or the quiet struggles of mental health, the poetry serves as both expression and testimony.

Mental Health and Military: Letters from the Soul Vol 1 & upcoming Vol 2 Lost in the Shadows depicts reflections from the Frontlines of Silence ©.

A collection of  poems that examine the unique pressures faced by military personnel and veterans—including  stigma, and reintegration challenges. It highlights the urgent need for culturally competent, veteran-informed mental health care Below are a few of my .

Community, Addiction, and Interagency Collaboration

A Guiding Framework of Principles and Good Practice for Operating a Drug/Detention Information Scheme or Arrest Referral Scheme ©.

This publication sets out a comprehensive framework to support the development of effective drug/detention information and arrest referral schemes. It emphasizes ethical engagement, community context, and seamless referral pathways to services at key points of intervention, particularly following arrest or detention.

Responding to Drug-Related Intimidation in the Community – A Partnership Approach ©.

This framework provides a structured response to the increasing issue of drug-related intimidation. It emphasizes the importance of community-led responses, supportive reporting mechanisms, and cross-sector partnerships in reducing harm and restoring trust.

These writings collectively represent a deep commitment to social justice, creative expression, and practice-led research. Whether through frameworks for addiction recovery, poetic explorations of trauma, or innovative approaches to clinical delivery, each work seeks to amplify lived experience and foster meaningful, systemic change.