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Changing my attitude to changing my plans: 5 tips from a change-a-phobe

I love an itinerary. For several years I made a printed “Christmas calendar” for me and my husband to make … More

anxiety, change, children, chronic illness, family, life, plans, reaction, resilience

Be prepared! Some tips to make travel with chronic illness less stressful

We discovered last year the wonder of going on a February half-term mini break – something to look forward to … More

anxiety, children, chronic illness, coeliac disease, family, health, holiday, rheumatoid arthritis, travel, type 1 diabetes

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

challenges, children, chronic illness, family, fatigue, productivity, value

Chronic illness – the ultimate lesson in patience

At my GP surgery the other day, I overheard a mother talking to her young son, who must have been … More

challenges, chronic illness, coeliac disease, health, nhs, parenting, patience, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, understanding

One giant leap for me – overcoming barriers to exercise

I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More

anxiety, challenges, choices, chronic illness, embarrassment, exercise, health, pain, recovery, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, wellbeing

How should I respond when medics make mistakes?

I’ll just start off by saying how much I value and support the UK’s National Health Service. Although it is … More

blood tests, challenges, chronic illness, doctors, family, health, medical profession, mistakes, reaction, understanding

New year, old fear?

I have to admit, I always find New Year celebrations a bit unsettling. After the comfortable familiarity of Christmas, New … More

chronic illness, fear, health, hope, new year, resolutions

Please can I have some time off?

Small and I had a lengthy chat this week about why people need time off from their jobs. He has … More

behaviour, chronic illness, coeliac disease, health, parenting, patience, rheumatoid arthritis, space, type 1 diabetes

The sad demise of nap time

My amazing two-year old (Tiny) dropped her nap this summer. This is great – it makes days out easier, we … More

challenges, chronic illness, family, fatigue, guilt, parenting, toddlers

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