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

Chronic during corona: Resisting offence and being an example of life well lived

More than once this week I’ve been annoyed by comments from people around me about my health or the decisions … More

I don’t know if it’s a universal human phenomenon or a product of our busy, share-everything-online modern culture. But sometimes, … More

Raising awareness of chronic conditions is vital and social media has hugely increased the reach these messages can have. But … More

I’ve had well-meaning members of the public offering (or sometimes jousting) their opinions about what my children need before. And … More