How To Cope With Loss In A Positive Way
Grief is universal, but the ways in which it is expressed vary greatly from culture to culture. After the death of a loved one, everyone is affected by grief, which can make daily life very challenging. Acknowledging and honoring one’s…
Living with chronic pain – pain awareness month 2022
Living with chronic pain is something I’ve spoken about a lot here on the blog over the years, and it is pain awareness month so let’s get into it. Everyone has at some point felt pain, whether it is from…
Hope for accessibility
Many of us face a world seemingly built against us and wonder if things will ever get better, but a recent opportunity gave me hope for accessibility, so I wanted to share. I recently went for a day out to…
How accessible is Shugborough Estate
Last week me and my husband went to Shugborough estate in Staffordshire, it was a lovely day and we both really enjoyed it. But let’s talk about how accessible is Shugborough estate. I’m trying to get out of the house…
I had a barium swallow
This week I had a barium swallow at the hospital, I was really nervous before it so I thought I’d share my experience. So, over the last couple of months, I have been struggling with problems with my throat, in…
Low energy means low motivation
Does anyone else find that low energy means low motivation? When my energy levels are low I just want to curl up and do nothing. Usually I am very motivated, I am good at setting myself goals, breaking it down…
How my illnesses affect my life
This month is Disability Pride Month, so I thought I would shine a light on how my illnesses affect my life. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome This is a connective tissue disorder that affects how stable my joints are, for me personally…
My Illnesses really slow me down
There are times when my illnesses really slow me down and when I say it is frustrating that is a HUGE understatement! So, let’s have a chat about it. I have a YouTube channel and on it I do videos…
Building a mental health routine
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Frustrated with illness and GPs
Do you ever feel completely frustrated with illness and GPs and the ways that health professionals and government agencies react to it? If so, this is the blog post for you! I am diagnosed with a few overlapping illnesses that…