I started Inside Martyn's Thoughts in 2010 as an outlet to organise all of the thoughts that I had floating around in my head; parenting changed that.
Back in September 2014 I relaunched this blog when I became a stay at home dad to my two boys with the hope to document the journey we were undertaking. Something I wasn't expecting was for it to grow!
Inside Martyn's Thoughts grew to become a place to share the highs and lows of family life from a single, stay at home dads perspective. The aim was to document our life together and to show that education doesn't need to be 9 - 5 Monday to Friday in a mainstream school setting. Through our journey you'd find posts on lifestyle and parenting, recipes and education tips and guides.
In 2017 my single parent ways stopped when my online friendship with another Mum blogger, Hannah (Cupcake Mumma) became a relationship. She moved to Kent from Cornwall in 2018 and our family of 3 turned into a family of 6!
My stepchildren, Midge and Arty have grown to be just as much my children as the boys were.
From then we've tried the Blended Family life with many ups and downs but we keep going!
Whilst our situation has changed and grown over the years the love of writing hasn't. My journey from writing general or religious posts, to parenting, home education and lifestyle has now all amalgamated into a Lifestyle blog; writing whatever is "Inside my thoughts."
With the kids entering teenager years, life and disability changing, and the blogging world evolving, my blog has changed. I changed. I still write posts about the children, but not as much as I used to. As teenagers, I respect their personal space, and any post that I do share is with their permission. While the last few years have meant I've posted significantly less, 2026 has renewed my writing. I will continue to share my life, and, of course, my thoughts.
Who are we?
I'm 43 and live in Kent and have split and equal responsibilities and access to my two boys, William and James. Whilst also being Dad/Maddy (Martyn Daddy) to Midge and Arty (Hannah's Children)
Who are we?
I'm 43 and live in Kent and have split and equal responsibilities and access to my two boys, William and James. Whilst also being Dad/Maddy (Martyn Daddy) to Midge and Arty (Hannah's Children)
Am in relationship with Hannah and married in 2024.
I trained as a primary school teacher and had a career spanning 10 years in different forms before I stepped into the role of teacher in Home Ed. I currently write when I can, draw animals and teach children and adults to play Piano and Guitar. I am constantly training in Theology, Ministry, and Mission, and just passed my graduate qualifications. I am also on the Church of England Ordination process to honour my calling and vocation as a priest.
Faith and theology take up a lot of my life. I won’t ever be one of those Christians who push my views on you. Theology has allowed me instead to share faith honestly, openly, and authentically, showing a side of faith that not many people often see.
I do all of this whilst also having a form of Muscular Dystrophy as well as battling mental health problems. I am, however, pursuing a rediagnosis of Autism, as it seems to suit my experiences and life more.
I am extremely geeky, love anything geeky from TV shows to comics and books. Big Movie and Marvel fan, love all things He-Man and often found many many Google or YouTube Rabbit holes.
The kids
Midge, 18, is the eldest of all 4. She's an amazing artist and puts her hand to anything creative. Massive heart, tries her hardest in everything she does, is currently learning to drive, find work, and totally a "Maddy's girl" (which I love)
William, 17, enjoyed cooking and baking when he was younger and was titled "My Little Chef" where he took on many recipes here. Loves frogs, Nicholas Cage, and anything random. He has a very eclectic music taste, into his movies, and loving different directors. He left home ed, joined a specialist Autistic school, passed GCSEs and equivalent courses, and is now at college studying. He is also currently learning the bass guitar and wants to pursue music and youth work.
Arty, 15, loves playing Sunday league football for a local team. He also enjoys playing it on the playstation with his friends. He used to be really good at art too but doesn't believe in how good he is, so stopped. Really doesn't like school, and wants to enter college to do the minimum courses before moving into construction work.
James, 15, was and is the cheeky chap of the group. He enjoys getting into trouble and arguing. Has a massive mouth on him and an attitude to match; pretty much spent his younger years preparing himself for being a teenager and fulfilling it well! He may be all mouth but he has his soft and sensitive side. Brilliant writer, but struggles in the education system, wanting to either do construction like Arty or go into Childcare as he loves kids.
Together, we make our beautiful blended family.
Speak to you all soon and thank you for visiting my Blog.
Martyn
