My disability exists even if you can’t see it

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - December 3, 2019December 3, 20192

Understand that just because you can’t see a disability, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Just because someone looks well on the outside, doesn’t mean that they are. Just because they’re working doesn’t mean it’s not ‘that’ bad. You don’t know the sacrifices and efforts people make to get through the day.

Reasons to stay alive

by potofcallaloo - October 20, 2019October 20, 20194

Some of us I think are prone to revisiting the same dark places. Maybe down to past traumas that stay with us, genes that we inherit or God knows what is responsible. I don’t actually think thoughts of suicide are uncommon.

Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

by potofcallaloo - September 27, 2019September 27, 20194

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.

Working together to prevent suicide -World Suicide Prevention Day 2019

by potofcallaloo - September 8, 2019September 9, 20190

*This post has been updated to include training links* You know that feature on Facebook where it brings up memories from previous years? Well, it dug up this photo of me, from August 2013. I took one look at it and remembered. 87967

Delicious, filling, summer tuna salad

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - July 14, 2019July 14, 20190

I eat lighter in the warmer months but I still need proteins to keep me full for longer, plus I want all those healthy veges for the vitamins to keep my body well. This salad is ideal for that.

Lessons from my grandparents – ‘All work and no play’

by potofcallaloo - April 23, 2019April 23, 20192

…we all need play – children and grown ups alike. It is an integral part to our whole selves – to enjoy, to discover, be creative and process life.

Monsters – World Poetry Day 2019

by potofcallaloo - March 21, 2019March 21, 20196

I am and will be the ‘Me’ that never was imagined.I am the ‘Me’ that’s emerged from the ashes of pain.

Grief and fibromyalgia 2.0

Moods

by potofcallaloo - February 9, 20194

This is a post about nothing really. I've been getting quieter and quieter. I know. And I'm sorry. Since Mama Claire left for the next life I haven't felt quite right. 87927

What do we live for? – Grief and chronic illness

by potofcallaloo - January 6, 20196

Someone said that grief is more or less when you have love to give to someone but they’re not there to receive it.

Coping at Christmas 2018 (dealing with pain over the holidays)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - December 22, 2018December 22, 20180

Dealing with trauma, emotional pain and mental health problems is sometimes like that old wound that never fully heals. At this time of year it can be harder.