When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My … More
Tag: mental health
The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day
The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I … More
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
#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
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
Better the devil you know – dealing with diagnosis
I finally got a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease this week. My blood tests always come back positive, but doctors … More
The storm after the storm
I have noticed a pattern emerging as my physical health improves after a difficult period. Every time I get more … More
The Chronic Parent 