A Speccy Man Has A Breakdown - day 64

He talked with his wife

Hear me read this.

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A reader wrote to me. He said he’d admired my journalism for years and had always intended to buy my new book.

Then, on a walk with his wife, he showed her a LinkedIn post about the book. He said reading that post started a conversation that he’d needed to have with his wife for a while.

I was delighted to hear this. Publishing this book has felt quite exposing. An outcome like that is the whole point.

I asked if I might share something of what he told me, anonymously. He said that would be fine.

“Thanks for writing the book. You’ve already helped.”


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Just 157 copies of the limited edition hardback remain available.
Who else might like one? Please pass this on.

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👉 If you or someone you know is struggling, please call a crisis line (in the UK, Samaritans on 116 123), and / or take a look at Reasons To Stay.

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First published: 08 May 2026
Last updated: 08 May 2026