How To Stay Calm Under Pressure
Occasionally, we all experience feelings of fear and anxiety. Sometimes they seem to appear out of nowhere and other times we know exactly what’s causing them. It could be a presentation at work, a difficult conversation, a mistake you’ve made,…
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…
Finding Small Joys on Difficult Days
I used to measure my good days by how much I got done; I pressured myself to pushing against my symptoms to ‘achieve’ and it became exhausting. I have since learned that peace, comfort and rest are so meaningful, and…
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…
Managing Stress as a Disabled Carer
It is International Stress Awareness Week and though this year’s theme is about optimising employee wellbeing I am going to talk about something different. I cannot work, as I am disabled, but almost six years ago me and my husband…
Living Beyond the Visible: My Life with Invisible Disabilities
It is Invisible Disabilities Week and so it is the perfect time to share My Life with Invisible Disabilities. I have lived with invisible illnesses for over twenty years and over that time I have experienced so much, let’s get…
Magic in the Midlife: Embracing Menopause as a Sacred Transition
With hot flashes and my period stopping, I knew I was in menopause but having seen my doctor it is now official. I have very mixed feelings about this, from curiosity to fear and I think many women my age…
How To Cope When Facing Potential Homelessness
There are very few situations that can feel quite as serious and urgent as the possibility of being made homeless. Whether it’s due to not being able to find another home after a lease it up, or falling behind on…
World Suicide Prevention Day
It is World Suicide Prevention Day today and this is a subject that we all need to talk more about and be more open about. Let’s change the narrative on suicide and start talking. Today’s blog post content will…
Cosy Moments in a Fatigue Flare
I think it’s so important to find cosy moments in a fatigue flare, because we need more rest and more time alone when this is happening. I thought this week it would be nice to chat about how I create…
