Wow, it’s been a while since I posted anything! The last few months have been full of change for me … More
Tag: pain
A glimpse of the other side: lessons from looking after my sick husband
The past week has been an eye-opening experience for me. For once, I wasn’t the sickest person in the house! … More
“Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it funny?” 3 questions for reflection for kids (and adults)
We’re currently trying to help our six-year old Small understand when something is a joke, and when it’s not. It’s … More
Well, hello there new symptom! Welcome to the party…
New symptoms appear from time to time when you live with a chronic illness. They are never fun, whether you … More
Cancelling plans – no more excuses!
For most of my adult life, I’ve been quite a sociable person. The thought of empty diary days used to … More
#nofilter: identifying the lens of chronic illness
My favourite part of an eye test is when the optician puts those crazy retro glasses on you and slots … More
One giant leap for me – overcoming barriers to exercise
I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More
Are my symptoms all in my head?
I’ve had background aching in most of my joints for a few weeks now and it’s exhausting. The fatigue is … More
Making your home a haven
Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More