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More than wishful thinking – putting hope into practice

I use the word ‘hope’ all the time, but rarely think about it’s meaning. It’sĀ one of those slippery words that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, discipline, hope, reaction

How to forgive yourself when you make a mistake

I really hate making mistakes… that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve caused something negative to happen, and … More

challenge, character, chronic illness, coeliac disease, consequence, control, coping, discipline, encouragement, food, forgiveness, health, life, mistakes, reaction

Health awareness raising – using our voices wisely

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

advice, challenges, coeliac disease, family, friends, health, kindness, reaction, rheumatoid arthritis, sharing, type 1 diabetes, understanding

Being “that” parent, or “that” patient – why reputation shouldn’t trump resolve

The start of a new academic year is always a bit weird. Every parent I speak to has concerns for … More

advice, anxiety, appointments, challenges, children, family, friends, health, parenting, reaction, school, teachers, understanding

“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

Changing my attitude to changing my plans: 5 tips from a change-a-phobe

I love an itinerary. For several years I made a printed “Christmas calendar” for me and my husband to make … More

anxiety, change, children, chronic illness, family, life, plans, reaction, resilience

#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

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
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