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About Me — Gill McCulloch

Holding onto life’s roller coaster, keeping my face to the sunshine

9 min readJun 24, 2021

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Photo of author, Gill McCulloch standing on a sandy beach in Sooke, BC, Canada. The sun is shining on waves with trees in the background.

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Gill McCulloch — Story Index

2 min readApr 28, 2021

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Author, Gill McCulloch on the beach in Sooke, BC, Canada against a background of blue sky, ocean and trees. In the foreground are driftwood logs and shrubs.

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17 Common First Aid Myths That Hurt People and What the Red Cross Recommends Instead

Some first aid is common sense. Other knowledge and skills must be learned — ideally in a recognized first aid & CPR training course

15 min readApr 28, 2024

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A CPR manikin lying face up on a grey floor

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Any More Than 3 Socks Is an Extravagance, and 8 Other Gems From My Brainy Father

Thrifty tips and life lessons — some more useful than others

7 min readFeb 12, 2024

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Colourful, patterned socks pegged onto a washing line against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds.

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A Purple Sports Car, Two Grieving Parents and the Painful Stigma Around Substance Use

It’s easy to judge people who use drugs — until your child overdoses

6 min read1 day ago

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A purple and white sports car parked on the side of a road with people in the background.

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The Janitor Got the Shock of Her Life in the Bike Shed at Loughborough University

You never know what each day will bring. Always expect the unexpected!

2 min read1 day ago

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A heavyset janitor in a blue and grey uniform and yellow rubber gloves, stands in a bicycle shed holding a bucket with cleaning supplies. The janitor has a shocked expression

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Gill McCulloch’s Top Boosted Stories on Medium.com With Friend Links for Non-Members

These stories explore subjects I care deeply about and personal experiences that have profoundly impacted my life

5 min readMay 7, 2024

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1400 Purple Flags Represent 14,000 Lives Lost in BC Since the 2016 Toxic Drug Crisis Declaration

We need to do better to end this complex and escalating worldwide health emergency

2 min readApr 14, 2024

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Small purple flags planted along a tree lined, grass verge on a highway with the lights of approaching cars in the background.

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Tales From a Former Pupil of Varndean High School for Girls in Late ’70s, Early ’80s England

With a respectful nod to the excellent teachers who put up with our silly shenanigans

17 min readMar 22, 2024

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A black and white photo of students with their teacher sitting on the front steps of Varndean High School in 1981. The students are wearing school uniform.

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You Can’t Find a Coloured Crayon in an Empty Tin

11 valuable life lessons from a loving mother to her three daughters

11 min readMar 10, 2024

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The author’s family of five are inside the first class compartment of an old railway carriage. The author’s mother is holding a bottle of champagne out of the window and everyone is smiling.

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Gill McCulloch

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I write about subjects and events that move me deeply and situations that make me laugh. Founder, Safe + Sound First Aid Training Ltd. gillnmcculloch@gmail.com

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