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Learning from my children 1: building trust and learning to be myself

Early December marks birthday season in our house (two kids’ birthdays in three days!) and with the excitement of Christmas … More

care, celebration, challenges, embarassment, family, friendship, parenting, trust

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

care, choices, covid-19, face masks, kindness, shielding, social distancing

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

care, corona virus, covid-19, decisions, family, judgement, love, shielding, understanding

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

anxiety, care, carers, challenges, chronic illness, coping, family, friendship, help, pain, parenting

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

care, diabetes, family, friends, offence, positivity, rheumatoid arthritis
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