A “Troll” Story

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.

Swapping Sleeping Sides After 28 Years… Did We Achieve it?

You know it's ok to sometimes admit defeat. In fact, it often takes more strength of character and courage to do so than to continue with a situation, a circumstance that isn't right for you

A Fundraising Newsletter

Hi everyone, For those who haven't been following my latest "Chronic Illness" adventure, five days ago, my husband and I launched a personal fundraising page. We never in our lives thought we would do something like this, but with the encouragement of friends and family, we decided to take a leap of faith. If you'd … Continue reading A Fundraising Newsletter

I Never Imagined I Would Have To Do This

I never thought I would need a Go Fund me account but I realise there are times in our lives when we simply need to ask for help from a "village" of people, who are each able to assist just a little, so we can raise just enough.

A Heartfelt Letter To Whom It May Concern … I Need To Get My Life Back!

Sometimes life with chronic illness can be overwhelming. It's not always because of your disease either. It's often all the appointments, including doctors, allied health professionals, equipment trials, dealing with government departments, routine tests and procedures, etc. It can become a full-time job. Your body becomes your business, your place of work, and you can … Continue reading A Heartfelt Letter To Whom It May Concern … I Need To Get My Life Back!

What Does A “Chronically Ill Contented Life” Really Look Like?

Rather than expecting a perfect life filled with halcyon days, I choose to love and cherish the moments of my life where I can engage with some of the activities I enjoy.