I need time to have fun again, to block out all the "have too's" and spend blocks of time feeling free to focus on unimportant things, trivial things, moments of not worrying about commitments, life stresses etc.
Learning to Reclaim “Me”!
Category: Self Care
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.
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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
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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
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Conquering A “Chronic Illness Catastrophe Day”
Every now and again, I wake up to a "Chronic Illness Catastrophe Day." These are days that happen to all of us with chronic illness, and I'm on a quest to work out how best to manage them once and for all!
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Taking Time To Reflect
Turning off Netflix and listening to the silence filling the room, can be so relaxing. Suddenly the birds outside can be heard tweeting, rather than Twitter chirping at you with a notification on your phone.
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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!
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Don’t Miss the Mini Miracles and Unexpected Gifts in Your Life.
Sometimes, all I need is a glimmer of hope in the form of mini miracles.Living with a chronic disease reminds me of some of my previous plane trips. I’d start off full of nervous anticipation, with a little fear of what lay ahead once on board. There were some smooth passages, and then all of … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Mini Miracles and Unexpected Gifts in Your Life.
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What Would You Like To Do For The Rest of Your Life?
When we live with chronic illness, the concept of continuous improvement seems almost ridiculous doesn’t it. But is it?
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The Best Disability Advice I Ever Received Was Not What I Expected!
For two years, before medically retiring, I was still holding out hope of being able to return to work eventually, despite being on Income Protection and battling one health hurdle after the other. The realist in me knew I was facing a very different life, as I began to lose my ability to walk any … Continue reading The Best Disability Advice I Ever Received Was Not What I Expected!
My Medical Musings 