Day in my life as a disabled carer
This week I thought I’d share a day in my life as a disabled carer, I hope this helps everyone see that disabled doesn’t mean lazy! I am disabled I have several chronic illnesses; I became sick in my early…
Carers Week 2023
I have been an unpaid carer now since the start of the pandemic, and my husband has been an unpaid carer for me since we met over a decade ago. It is Carers Week 2023, and time we talked about…
MS makes me a disabled carer
It is MS awareness week, this illness has had a big affect on my life and I would love to talk about it today because MS makes me a disabled carer. When I was in my early twenties and first…
Self care for carers
I think the importance of self care for carers cannot be underestimated, you cannot keep giving without looking after yourself as well. So as a disabled person with a carer (my husband) who is also a carer (my mom), I…
How Accessible is the O2 Institute
I finally got to see one of my favourite singers Scotty McCreery in concert, so I thought I would bring back one of my old post types. It is time to talk about how accessible is the O2 Institute, and…
Recovering From a Trip With Chronic Illnesses
I had a wonderful time away last weekend at a Supernatural convention, but now I need to be careful. I think recovering from a trip with chronic illnesses is so hard and something I would love to chat about this…
Conversations about Multiple Sclerosis – MS awareness week 2025
Conversations about Multiple Sclerosis can be awkward, difficult and emotional and are often things we avoid. It is a well-known illness, and something that is recognised by society as being legitimately disabling. Yet, asking questions, telling friends and family or…
Improving Communication as a Caregiver
Today I want to talk about improving communication as a caregiver and why it is so important to set boundaries. I wish I had advice before becoming a carer to my mom and I am sure I’m not alone in…
My Birthday Wishes for the Year Ahead
It is my birthday week, and as it falls in the spring, I always see this as the new year instead of being in the middle of winter. So, I thought this week we would chat about my birthday wishes…
Reading can Help Chronic Illness
I love reading but, something that surprised me is that reading can help chronic illness, and it has helped me a lot. I thought as it is World Book Day tomorrow, we would chat about how reading is good for…
