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Introducing myself! Hello!

Gin900
over 3 years ago

Hi - My name is Virginia and I have just updated my profile and re-connected. I was diagnosed aged 45. I'm a tutor and a professional writer with a book of stories coming out this year. I have had a few articles in Spectrum and a lot of poetry published in journals like Acumen, Breath and Shadow, Minerva Rising. I am in the process of creating a writer's webpage so people can link to my published work, but I have been broadcast on BBC radio a lot recently and I am writing for a theatre production. I also wrote a song for The Fisherman's Friends, which is probably going to be performed! My diagnosis journey was a positive one for me. I am married, with a son aged 20. 

Things I like are: writing, reading, analysis of words, binge watching crime series, playing the violin and making playlists. I also love swimming. 

In lockdown, I moved to tutoring online, and it worked out well. I do suffer from bouts of deep low mood, anxiety and this is difficult. Distraction is my key, but burnout happens often! To relax I swim or do occasional ballet, and I like to keep my life fairly tranquil, although it's not always possible! 

I hope to chat a bit on here.

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  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Virgina, which radio station ? - I listen to BBC radio 1,2,3,4, 4ex, world service,,,,,, if u tell me what i could listen to i could play u on the iplayer ---- why not 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to aidie

    I was on 8th July on BBC Radio Essex, 23rd June on BBC Radio Essex, (Rob Jelly), Pub Chat Radio Suffolk Jon Wright 15th June, Radio Norfolk 5th June, 2nd June Radio Suffolk George Jamieson in conversation, (if it's still there) and the others were earlier so I am not sure if you can get them?

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  • over 3 years ago in reply to aidie

    I was on 8th July on BBC Radio Essex, 23rd June on BBC Radio Essex, (Rob Jelly), Pub Chat Radio Suffolk Jon Wright 15th June, Radio Norfolk 5th June, 2nd June Radio Suffolk George Jamieson in conversation, (if it's still there) and the others were earlier so I am not sure if you can get them?

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