Chronic Illness, Identity & Letting Go
There has been a lot of change in my life, I guess that’s why using the name Beverley Butterfly makes sense! But right now, as I step into menopause, and look back to see how chronic illness, identity and letting…
Low-Energy Living: A Gentle Routine for Flare Days
This morning, I woke up tired, my body aching and brain fog making the world seem confusing and words hard to find. I need to write this blog post, and yet when my body is struggling it always feels as…
How Late Winter Affects My Mental Health (and What Helps)
This week I thought we would chat about how late winter affects my mental health, February isn’t festive like December. My energy dips and my thoughts feel heavier with the grey clouds, rain and snow that seem to keep the…
Pacing Yourself in Late Winter When You’re Chronically Ill
By February, the sparkle of January has worn off. The days are still short, the light still thin, and my body feels the weight of it all. Late winter always feels hard with the grey, raining weather being so draining…
Rejecting New Years Pressure
Happy New Year dear readers, and welcome back to the blog! As we step into 2026, I wanted to talk about how important it is to let go of negativity about who you are or were in the year before.…
Creating Through the Fog: A Reflection on Pain and Fatigue
Today has been one of those days where pain and fatigue feel overwhelming. My body is heavy, my mind is foggy, and even the smallest tasks take more energy than I seem to have. As a small content creator, I…
Chronic & Enchanted: Affirmations for the Chronic Illness Journey
This week I thought we would talk about affirmations for the chronic illness journey because they help me so much. This is some gentle magic that can be used by anyone to help and support you through your day. What…
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…
When Anxiety Causes a Chronic Illness Flare
When anxiety causes a chronic illness flare, it can be easy for us to feel like it was our fault and to start our thoughts spiralling. This happened to me yesterday and while I rested in bed I started to…
Living my best life with chronic depression
There are a lot of difficult moments in my life, but learning all about living my best life with chronic depression has been the most inspiring. It has taken a lot of time and experimentation to figure it out and…
