We have this silly phrase in my family that we use when one of us makes a minor mistake or … More
Tag: health
Giving a damn again when you’ve given up
Like lots of people who live with chronic illness, I fluctuate between dogged determination to be as well as I … More
How chronic illness changed my attitude to money
I’ve always been a saver rather than a spender. As children it used to wind my brothers up something rotten. … More
Chronic illness: a challenge to living an environmentally-friendly lifestyle
Like many people, I have tuned in to the importance of making more environmentally-friendly choices over the past couple of … 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
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
#nofilter: identifying the lens of chronic illness
My favourite part of an eye test is when the optician puts those crazy retro glasses on you and slots … More
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
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