It’s World Diabetes Day today! And it’s also almost exactly 17 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. I’ve … More
Tag: challenges
Health awareness raising – using our voices wisely
Raising awareness of chronic conditions is vital and social media has hugely increased the reach these messages can have. But … More
Being “that” parent, or “that” patient – why reputation shouldn’t trump resolve
The start of a new academic year is always a bit weird. Every parent I speak to has concerns for … 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
Coeliac disease and summer food – 8 ways to make BBQs, buffets and picnics less stressful
I adore summer – sunshine on my face, beautiful gardens, strawberries-that-taste-like strawberries-should… and, until a couple of years ago, summer … More
I need to stop worrying about ‘letting people down’!
We have this silly phrase in my family that we use when one of us makes a minor mistake or … More
Your victories may be small – but they are still worth celebrating
This weekend was a bit of a washout for me. I have had the whole gamut of RA symptoms plus … More
Why extra-curricular activities can be a challenge for chronic parents
Small is now six years old, apparently the age at which after-school activities become the plague of family life. I’m … More
Choosing to lose the pressure to ‘be productive’
On Tuesday I rather ‘overdid it’ with a Pilates class (still loving it!), lots of walking and a shopping trip. … More
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