I don't think I'll ever get rid of the vision of my husband slumped half on the floor, with his head slammed into the hard arm of the chair, unconscious and vomiting while unresponsive. I've never been so scared in all my life.
Whatever your chronic disease or circumstances, don't let your happiness be defined by what has been taken away from you. Think upon the things that make you smile.
I didn’t realise how much resilience and courage I would need to publish my memoirs and even just to blog about my chronic illness journey. I knew I wanted to share my story to help others, but to do so really does make you vulnerable.
As a writer, it’s a question I constantly ask myself. How much is too much? I always want to find the balance between sharing just enough about my own chronic illness/life experiences, so I can connect with my readers, however I don’t want my story to come across as needing a response or to concern people.
I choose to be happy despite the cross of chronic illness. In fact, I have found I can be joyful because of my chronic illness!!
Have you looked closely at the back of a tapestry? Generally, they are full of threads in a bit of a jumble. It’s hard to make out what the image is from this viewpoint. You don’t have to see the whole tapestry. You just have to make the first stitch!
Trying to go away when health is complex can be incredibly stressful. A holiday at home could be the perfect solution.
My blog and podcast are so much more than a group of articles and episodes. They're a blessing to me because of you, and I hope they're a blessing to you. They are all about creating genuine connections and a community.
It's never nice to be attacked online, but it can be a good reminder to focus on the beauty in our lives, be truthful to ourselves and with others, and those "trolls" just won't have the power or impact they seek to have.
"It Takes a Village" is such a familiar phrase for most of us, isn't it.What does it really mean though?
My Medical Musings 