How not to lose your mind during the Coronavirus pandemic

by potofcallaloo - March 25, 2020March 25, 20200

The Coronavirus is testing more than our resilience. It’s trying our humanity. My generation and many younger ones would not have experienced anything like it in our lifetime. Understandably, people are panicked. I’ve had friends from all around the world getting in touch to say they’re anxious, they’re scared or worried; They’re struggling

Coping in a time of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - March 16, 20200

These are difficult times. As nations try to contain and curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, there’s plenty of worrying going on about our wellbeing, being isolated, and what comes tomorrow. 88046

Creamy cauliflower vegetable bake

This rich, creamy, delectable cauliflower vegetable bake will have you licking your spoons and craving for more! It's filled with lots of wonderful vegetables like aubergine, spinach, mushrooms, and of course, cauliflower (which people seem to either love or hate). But I promise you, you won't regret trying this! I have

Trauma retriggered

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - December 12, 20192

Right now I do not know what tomorrow holds but I’ve made it till now. I’ve plastered up the cracks and glued together the broken bits. That is a victory. Till the next day.

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.