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.
I love Easter as much as Christmas. For me, Easter is more relaxing and more reflective than Christmas…..just what I need at the moment as life continues to throw so many curveballs out way health wise.
Hi Everyone, This is more a letter than a blog post, and I have been battling whether to share it or not. However, sometimes life is just tougher than we ever expected, and when we keep our burdens and troubles to ourselves, we only increase our stress levels and worsen our circumstances. I'm a giver, … Continue reading Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers
Hi Everyone, I know not all my blog followers are podcast fans, but I wanted to share my latest episode with you as it is an extension of my previous blog post, "Pausing to Ponder." In this latest podcast episode, I share my recent complex health update with details not in my blog post.
I'm catching my breath with a cuppa to pause and ponder. So much has been going on in recent months. New diagnoses, flares of old diagnoses, my husband dealing with his own health battle, including a trip to ER and hospital admission, and the list goes on.
You know the feeling of completing a jigsaw puzzle only to find a piece is missing?Chronic and complex illness is so often like this.
Stop everything. Do not pass any “Go” signs, or I will be going immediately to ER and paying $200 for the privilege!
Everything I've experienced now makes so much sense. I now know why, and for some reason, that knowledge removes its power over me. It's part of me rather than being something attacking me from nowhere.
As a patient advocate, I am often called, inspiring, motivating, and full of strength despite my adversities. The truth is, most days, I am just treading water.
What we often need is just someone standing with us while we wait. Not to tell us what to think or feel, just someone to show genuine care and understanding of our needs.
My Medical Musings 