Blush

In the maze of modern life, we often find ourselves asking, ‘Why me?’ As the world rapidly evolves, our personal experiences shape our perspectives, often leading us to confront the universal challenges of existence. Blush delves into this existential journey through the eyes of a cynic beset by misfortune and grappling with mental illness, struggling to find their place in a constantly shifting reality.

This book offers an unflinching exploration of what it means to be young and lost in an age where everyone else seems to be rapidly advancing on express tracks to success. It poignantly captures the feeling of being stranded on ‘platform five’, awaiting a train that might never arrive. Through a narrative that weaves together themes of love, intimacy, mental health, self-acceptance, and self-criticism, Blush resonates with the shared human experience of navigating a world that often feels bewildering and unforgiving.

Blush is more than a story; it is a journey into the depths of the human psyche, an examination of why the world can seem so strange and harsh, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s relentless complexities.

Ryan Flemington is a poet based in Reading, UK. He’s not as interesting as you hope but not as boring as you’d anticipate. He’s rather a happy balance between a youthful rock star and decrepit pensioner with a knack for being in bed by 10. He believes in removing the stigma of mental health, standing for the rights of everyone, the power of the arts and promoting a little bit of self-love. He’s forever blowing bubbles and will never turn down the opportunity to share a pint and a decent conversation.