Preparing for a Flare
A little preparation goes a long way in the world of chronic illness, consider keeping a flare box
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Travel Tips for the Chronically Ill
I asked members of The Tired Girls Society to help me come up with travel tips for when you’re Chronically Ill!
When it’s No Vacation to Work from Home
The idea of working from home can seem like a dream to some people but the truth can be a bit different…
A Middle Earth Map to the North Island
We scouted the North Island of New Zealand looking for LotR filming locations. Enjoy a middle earth map of the North Island!
Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Day 2019
March 25th marked Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness day, so I wanted to share my story to help with awareness for FNDaction.org.uk
What it’s like to Lose Your Memory
Ever wondered what it’s like to lose your memory? To not even know your name? It happened to me, a fabled event known as ‘The Butternutting of 2016’…
What to Expect from an ESA Application
I’d never heard of ESA but last year was advised to apply when signed off work for long term sickness. Here’s how the process went
Ideas for Coping with a Life Hiatus
Sometimes life gets put on hold due to things outside our control. It’s tough but there are always things to help!
An Unexpected Journey into Wax
After being signed off from work last year I looked into things I could do at home, and ended up branching into the world of candle making!
Becoming Visible
The world of invisible illnesses is complex and often tough to explain. Trying out a mobility aid has been pretty strange after years of ‘looking well’!