Stay Warm With Chronic Pain: Winter Woollies & Toasty Toes
Chronic pain and cold weather really don’t mix well, so my priority at this time of year is to stay warm. Cold weather makes my pain much worse, so most of the winter I have to do whatever it takes to...
View ArticleChristmas Wish List ~ No Gifts, Just Hope
Christmas seems to come faster every year! Or maybe I’m just getting older faster. Have you written a Christmas wish list? In my latest post, I share mine — and reflect on how the best gifts are often...
View ArticleNew Year Without Pressure: Be Kind To Yourself
The New Year always seems wrapped up in hype, pressure, and expectation — and honestly, I could do without it. Everywhere you look, people are talking about resolutions — losing weight, exercising...
View ArticleLiving With Chronic Pain: Protect Fulfilment, Function, and Joy
Living with chronic pain can be pretty soul-destroying because it affects every aspect of life. Today, I am sharing another guest post by Julia Merrill, a retired board-certified nurse practitioner....
View ArticleWhy I Needed a Blogging Break and How it Helped
A couple of years ago, I realised I needed a break from blogging, and I eventually gave myself permission to do that. I was tired — physically, mentally, and emotionally. At first, I thought a few...
View ArticleMy Dog Is Allergic to Everything So No Birthday Treats!
What treats can you buy for a dog who is allergic to absolutely everything? Let me tell you the answer…absolutely none! Such a shame, because Kip, my Hungarian wire-haired vizsla and my little bestie,...
View ArticleLetting Go of Guilt — You Are Enough
It can be so difficult to let go of guilt, especially if your life is ruled by chronic pain or illness. “You are enough” is a gentle reminder from me to you — and the reason for writing this post is...
View ArticleMotor Neurone Disease (MND / ALS) — Rare Disease Day
This year, on Rare Disease Day, I want to focus on Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as ALS in the USA. There are thousands of rare diseases which affect millions of people globally. I often...
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