Early December marks birthday season in our house (two kids’ birthdays in three days!) and with the excitement of Christmas … More
Tag: care
Shielding in the wild and the strain of micro-decisions
For an ‘ex-shielder’, the months of April and September feel a bit like chalk and cheese. Back in the Spring … More
Carefree or cautious, looking out for each other is the key to life after lockdown
It’s a very strange world we live in right now, and one thing that’s becoming clear is that we’re all … More
A glimpse of the other side: lessons from looking after my sick husband
The past week has been an eye-opening experience for me. For once, I wasn’t the sickest person in the house! … More
5 things you don’t have to be offended by if you live with chronic illness
Posts with titles like ’10 things not to say to someone with a chronic illness’ have been all over social … More
The Chronic Parent 