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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

Making the most of the good times

Life has been easier for the past three weeks and in a strange way, I am finding I can be … More

adventures, exercise, family, health, recovery, rheumatoid arthritis, thankfulness

Making your home a haven

Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More

challenges, children, family, fatigue, fun, haven, health, home, mental health, pain, parenting, recovery, relaxing, space

Food, glorious food!

I have a bit of an intense relationship with food. Since I was a child I have always had a … More

challenges, children, coeliac disease, family, food, health, stress, 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

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

Nailed it! (or maybe not)

I’m pretty sure I jinxed myself this week. Do you ever have times when you congratulate yourself, “I’m doing pretty … More

character, children, choices, discipline, family, patience

Let’s talk about pain, baby

A friend was recently diagnosed with a long-term condition. She told me that she is struggling with how difficult it … More

anxiety, chronic illness, family, marriage, pain, talking
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Holiday!

I’m back! From two lovely weeks in France, and feeling thoroughly holiday-ed. Once I’m actually on holiday I generally love … More

anxiety, coeliac, diabetes, family, holiday, medication, relaxation

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