You Are Worthy of Love
I think so many people struggle to believe that you are worthy of love when you are disabled, and much of this comes from the messages we absorb as we are growing up in this society. We worry that needing…
What a “Good Day” Really Means With Chronic Illness
As someone who has lived with chronic illnesses for over twenty years, I know that ‘good days’ often come with people assuming I am well. People saying I am looking better, or I seem well today do nothing but show…
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…
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…
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.…
Accessible Ways to Spread Kindness (Even on Low Spoon Days)
World Kindness Day reminds us that small gestures can create big changes in the world. But for many of us who struggle with disability and low spoon days, it can feel overwhelming and out of reach, but it is still…
