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Everything changes but you

Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More

anxiety, challenges, change, chronic illness, coeliac disease, employment, health, job, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes

A glimpse of the other side: lessons from looking after my sick husband

The past week has been an eye-opening experience for me. For once, I wasn’t the sickest person in the house! … More

anxiety, care, carers, challenges, chronic illness, coping, family, friendship, help, pain, parenting

“Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it funny?” 3 questions for reflection for kids (and adults)

We’re currently trying to help our six-year old Small understand when something is a joke, and when it’s not. It’s … More

advice, children, chronic illness, family, friends, pain, parenting, reaction, understanding

Well, hello there new symptom! Welcome to the party…

New symptoms appear from time to time when you live with a chronic illness. They are never fun, whether you … More

anxiety, appointments, doctors, pain, symptoms, worry

Cancelling plans – no more excuses!

For most of my adult life, I’ve been quite a sociable person. The thought of empty diary days used to … More

anxiety, chronic illness, excuses, family, fatigue, friends, pain, plans, rest, understanding

#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

anxiety, change, friends, health, hope, mental health, offence, pain, reaction, 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

Are my symptoms all in my head?

I’ve had background aching in most of my joints for a few weeks now and it’s exhausting. The fatigue is … More

challenges, doubt, fatigue, health, pain, recovery, restriction, rheumatoid arthritis, stress

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

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