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Author: Lotty

Rest. Just do it.

The last few weeks have felt super busy. On paper, probably not as busy as they have been in years … More

calm, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid, health, lockdown, peace, rest, rheumatoid arthritis

A wall of hearts and a reminder to remember

Today was my first day in the office (since having started my job in September!) and I decided to take … More

covid-19, family, forgiveness, grief, loss, love, pandemic, thankfulness, understanding

What does it mean to ‘listen to your body’?

You’ve probably been offered this nugget of wisdom at some point when you’ve been unwell or exhausted: “Make sure you … More

chronic illness, exhaustion, fatigue, peace, plans, rest, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep, symptoms, tiredness, type 1 diabetes

Everything changes but you

Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More

anxiety, challenges, change, chronic illness, coeliac disease, employment, health, job, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes

Shifting sands: how Covid could help us make peace with uncertainty

Well hello there! It’s been a while hasn’t it? I’ve had a few blog posts in my head recently, but … More

changes, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid-19, disappointment, lockdown, plans, uncertainty

What to do with a soggy loaf? Milking the good from our mistakes

I spent a long time this morning baking a loaf of bread. Decent gluten-free bread is the coeliac Holy Grail … More

children, covid-19, forgiveness, homeschool, learning, life lessons, lockdown, mistakes, parenthood, parenting, patience

“We won’t forget you” – the vaccine, chronic illness and a question of trust

Covid-19 has shone a light on many latent issues in our culture, social systems and personal responses. One thing it … More

anxiety, coronavirus, covid-19, healthcare, nhs, pandemic, trust, vaccine, worry

Are there any parents in the audience? Considering the other side of the screen in online learning

When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My … More

coronavirus, covid-19, education, home learning, homeschool, mental health, patience, pressure, schools, teachers

The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day

The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I … More

boredom, chronic illness, coronavirus, covid-19, frustration, groundhog day, hope, mental health, opportunities, pandemic, value

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