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…
Money and mental health
Most of us know that money and mental health go hand in hand, but being forced to live on benefits is not seen with such compassion. People assume that benefits are easy to get and once you have them, that’s…
The frustrations of being a wheelchair user
I will be honest, the frustrations of being a wheelchair user are many and though some are individual, many are shared. So, I thought today I would spend a little time explaining about the different reasons someone might use a…
If I woke up well tomorrow
This week I thought I would do something different and talk about what I’d do if I woke up well tomorrow… I try not to think about this, to ponder on how I would change my life if I was…
World Continence Week
This World Continence Week let’s talk instead of being shy and be open about my journey hopefully it will help you. I was in my early twenties when I first became sick, and at first it just affected my left…
Disability is not a choice
Disability is not a choice; our government seems to think otherwise as if we didn’t just come through a deathly worldwide virus! Grab your tea let’s unpack this! Rishi Sunak, a multi-millionaire, stood at a podium and declared an end…
