Great to be at Leger Des Heils Social Work Day in the beautiful city of Leiden and reconnect with my team and colleagues from across the Netherlands.
As long as there are vulnerable people in our communities, I will continue to stand with them and advocate for change.
#SocialWork #SociaalWerk
Cracking day today. Heading to a social work conference tomorrow & looking forward to meeting colleagues from across the Netherlands
Weer een mooie dag vandaag. Morgen naar een conferentie over sociaal werk en ik kijk ernaar uit om collega’s uit heel Nederland te ontmoeten
#SocialWork #SociaalWerk
Today I shared my research on The Journey of Syrian Refugees as part of my social work assessment. Grateful to everyone who trusted me with their stories and allowed me to amplify their lived experience.
#SocialWork #RefugeeVoices #StudentResearch
On placement today at a homeless drop-in centre as a student social worker. It was a cold day, but thanks to a local bakery donating bread, no one went hungry. Moments like this reinforce why community, compassion, and practical support are so important and why I choose this path #SocialWork
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There was a time I was just trying to survive being homeless, traumatised, and numbing pain with alcohol. This year, I lived. From marathon finish lines to my 3rd sober Christmas and now heading into Year 2, Semester 2 of social work.
Roll on 2026. Happy New Year 🎊
Thank you Tara ☺️
This was my 3rd sober Christmas. Hardest work of my life. I got here by facing the trauma I spent years trying to outrun. I drank to survive my childhood. I got sober to take my life back. #TherapyWorks #SoberLife
This Christmas was genuinely so nice. My third Christmas sober, and it just keeps getting better. I was present, calm, actually felt everything, the laughs, the quiet moments, the gratitude. No chaos, no regret, just real joy. I fucking loved it.
Sitting on the sofa watching Love Actually and having a bit of a Hallmark moment. Feeling the love tonight. Thanks for all the kind messages, they mean more than you'll ever know. I hope you all have a great Christmas🎄🎁 ⛄ 🎅🏻 😊
I’ve never been big on Christmas, but the last couple have been good ones. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope it treats you kindly. Wishing everyone a good one, in whatever way that looks for you. Merry Christmas 🎄
Grief is like living two lives. One is where you pretend that everything is alright and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain. 8 years ago today, my little brother Ciarán overdosed on heroin and died alone in a homeless night shelter in Dublin.
I stopped numbing and started listening. #TherapyWorks #SoberLife
I finished year 2, Semester 1 today. Really proud of the progress I’ve made so far. It’s been challenging and rewarding, and a great reminder of why I chose social work in the first place. Looking forward to semester 2 and pushing on to complete my second year.
134 years between us and we're still playing rugby 😂
Nice to get this in the post today. I don’t normally get many cards. Always try my best to give back to @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social They helped me when I was homeless as a kid in Dublin. Proud to fundraise and shine a light on the work they do.
I’m building a future I never thought possible #SoberLife #TherapyWorks
I volunteer at a day centre for people experiencing homelessness, and every year there’s always a Christmas tree. It might seem small, but it carries real dignity and a reminder that everyone deserves beauty and a sense of belonging.
That's the tree sorted 🎄 #Christmas2025
The past few years have taken me through some of the darkest and brightest moments of my life. I’ve never had this level of stability or happiness before, and I’m genuinely proud of how far I’ve come. #SoberLife #TherapyWorks
I don't think just for men came in ginger? There's still time for Brylceem 🤣
Getting some amount of grey in the aul beard
Good to get the win with the lads today #Rugby
What used to be about survival has transformed into purpose. Every class, every late-night study session, every moment of reflection reminds me why I chose this journey, because hope is real. Recovery is real and sometimes the hardest chapters become the ones we’re most proud of.
I just had some chocolate nothing fancy
I surprised myself with this one 😜
That was nice 😋
Grateful beyond words for the life I have today. Sobriety gave me clarity, peace, and a chance to become the person I was always meant to be. Every day I wake up proud of how far I’ve come. #SoberLife #TherapyWorks
Today marks 800 days sober.
To everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you. Your support, kindness, and understanding have made all the difference.
And to anyone still fighting the battle, don't give up. The life waiting on the other side is better than you can imagine.
A few years ago I was neutropenic, I had 34% lung function, diagnosed with advanced sarcoidosis, had a stroke and got a cardiac loop monitor placed in my chest.
This year I ran the London Marathon, started my 2nd year in college all while maintaining my sobriety 😊
#TherapyWorks
