Finding traditions and holidays
Many of us struggle with finding traditions and holidays that work for us, for many reasons, it’s something I have struggled with. Today we are going to talk through ways of doing this. I have spoken many times here on the blog about struggling around Christmas, there feels to be a lot of pressure around it. I have also lost family members that enjoyed this holiday or were a part of my celebrations and the time of year triggers my grief again. It is also difficult because having ME/CFS and struggling with chronic pain, decorating and being social can be very difficult for me. This leaves me feeling overwhelmed with…
looking ahead to 2023
A new year is knocking on the door, and if you are like me, I am sure you are looking ahead to 2023, so let’s chat about my plans for the year. As a new year comes into view, I think we all look for ways to improve as a person and the things we want to get better at. I know for me as I figure out my life and look to where I want to be this time next year, I feel inspired. I want to actually make money not just pay out money as a creator so yeah big dreams for me as a person who always…
How Can Disabled People Improve Their Physical Fitness?
Physical fitness can prove to be more difficult when dealing with disability, whether there are physical or mental barriers. However, although you might do things differently, being disabled doesn’t mean that you can’t work on your physical fitness if you want to. You might find that you need to make some adjustments to the activities you choose to do and when you do them, but you can certainly find ways to keep fit if that’s one of your goals. There are some great benefits to being more physically active, including staying healthy and connecting with others. Try these ideas if you want to improve your physical fitness. Know Your Limits…
Dealing with christmas depression
The run up to Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year, but what if Christmas isn’t so exciting? Let’s talk about dealing with Christmas depression. There is a big push at this time of year, shops full of decorations and gift sets, and TV adverts selling the idea of parties full of friends and family. But not everyone has lots of friends and family, and if Christmas doesn’t look like that ideal, it can make you feel less than festive. For me, Christmas was all about seeing my two-favourite people, my Nan and Grandad, who always came to my mom and Dad’s for Christmas day. The day was…
I got covid
The last two weeks have been a blur of covid symptoms and fatigue, yes after 2years I got covid and I want to chat about my experience and how I’m feeling now. I have been lucky, as a mostly housebound disabled woman I have managed to avoid getting it sick with this awful illness. However, two weeks ago my mother in law had a fall and was taken to A&E she is fine and had no lasting effects from it. However, my husband had to drive there to be with her because his sister was away on holiday, while with her he caught covid from her. By the time he…
Positive side of chronic illness
I have spoken a lot about my thoughts and feelings about chronic illness on the blog, but today I want to talk about the positive side of chronic illness. Now, I have to be honest I do talk a lot about the down sides of chronic illness on this blog, and when someone first gets diagnosed that’s usually all they think about too. But there are sides to chronic illness that can lead to your life getting better, well they have for me so let’s chat about how my life improved when I got sick. Not being able to work I often look at social media and see people complaining…
The importance of rest
When dealing with chronic illnesses, the importance of rest cannot be overlooked, it goes against society yet is needed. Let’s talk about it. In our society, which is very much based on money, how much you have and how much you earn, we are bought up to believe unless you work you are not worthy. The idea of being on benefits, or needing help is thought to be a dirty concept, that you are worth less or must be lazy. So, when disability comes later in life leaving us unable to work, we feel as if we have to keep up a façade of still doing. By this I mean,…
Guilt as a disabled content creator
I thought we would chat about guilt as a disabled content creator in the hopes of helping you understand how it feels to be trying to raise awareness. You see I have been creating content and raising awareness for about twenty years now, mostly on blogs or places like Tumblr and Live Journal where I started out. Back then it was more of a way to get my feelings out and to try to cope with being newly disabled. As I grew in confidence, I moved over to a website I built myself and then over to a WordPress site where we have been ever since. Then about five years…
A Quick Guide To What Should Be In Every Will
When you write a will, you need to consider what your assets are and who will inherit them. You also need to choose an executor, someone who will carry out your wishes after you die. Your will should be specific about your wishes, and it should be kept in a safe place. You may want to give a copy to your executor and to any beneficiaries. It’s a good idea to review your will periodically, especially if there are changes in your life or in the lives of your beneficiaries. If you make any changes to your will, be sure to have the changes witnessed and dated. Here’s A Quick…
When medical test results come back normal
It might not make much sense to most people, but when medical test results come back normal, it’s not always a time to celebrate. Let me explain. I recently had a barium swallow, a medical test because I have the feeling of something in my throat. I often choke and it can be very painful, I even struggle to swallow at all at times. I’ve been trying to find out what it is for a while with every test coming back normal, I’ve been hopeful for the barium test. However, I just got a letter back saying the consultant is very pleased to tell me there is nothing wrong and…
