Founders Feed – Chris Platts – Professional Celebrant

Per Ardua Ad Astra

After 14 years 4 months and 15 days, today is my final day in the RAF. It some ways it’s not quite sunk in yet. However, having worked full time as a Celebrant since the new year, including doing a funeral service today, it feels like I left months ago. It’s amazing to think IContinue reading “Per Ardua Ad Astra”

Death is not an end. It is a new beginning.

I have just come to the end of the first month of my new profession and I’vedecided that I am going to write a blog about it so people can understand thejourney I am going on. Also, it’s still sinking in that I am doing somethingdifferent after 14 years in the RAF. Well technically IContinue reading “Death is not an end. It is a new beginning.”

Enigma Variations “Nimrod” – Edward Elgar

This year will be my last remembrance as a serving airman. Which is a strange feeling as next year I’ll be classified as a veteran. Anytime I see that word, and I’m sure it’s the same for others, my mind instantly goes to World War II veterans. Smartly dressed with a chest full of medalsContinue reading “Enigma Variations “Nimrod” – Edward Elgar”

Unleashing The Inner Voices

For the past couple of weeks I have been struggling to sleep and just generally function as a person. It’s currently 0200 and having crashed for a nap at 2000 for a couple of hours writing this is my way of trying to get my brain to shut off for long enough to get atContinue reading “Unleashing The Inner Voices”

Fighting a Daily Battle

I’ve been unusually quiet for the past couple of months. I have been working through a couple of problems that has been identified and now feels the right time to share. It all started when I was going through how a formal medical board works with someone who had been referred for one. That’s myContinue reading “Fighting a Daily Battle”

Conquering Mountains

On the 10th of September this year I hiked up Ben Nevis. The journey to the top included plenty of physical and mental ‘mountains’ that I needed to climb, and I can honestly say I couldn’t have done it without the support of friends and family. This blog my way of thanking those who helpedContinue reading “Conquering Mountains”

One Step

I‘ve been struggling over the last few weeks to get the words I want to say to come out. Normally I find it easier to write them in a blog but this experience I want to share comes with stigma attached to it that I’ve been uneasy about saying out loud. Literally no one elseContinue reading “One Step”

Working In Slow Motion

Having officially become a Community Interest Company (CIC) on 20th June 2022 you could say I was a little excited to get going and get going to knock down the next milestones. Unfortunately for me this was made harder by a string of health issues that put me in check. Which is not ideal whenContinue reading “Working In Slow Motion”

Men Cry And Its Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

Men cry, have panic attacks, are insecure, self-harm, have eating disorders, go to therapy, suffer trauma, have body issues, are abused, need love and affection. All humans feel an incredible array of emotions so why is it that for some men aren’t supposed to have them. Why aren’t we allowed to show vulnerability? why aren’tContinue reading “Men Cry And Its Nothing To Be Ashamed Of”

The Importance Of Being A Volunteer

As we come the end of volunteers’ week it’s important to reflect on all those who donate their time in supporting others. Charities and organisations like Buddy Check rely so much of the generosity of volunteers that it is sometimes taken for granted as to how vital they are in making sure they work. FromContinue reading “The Importance Of Being A Volunteer”