Category: Challenges

Merry Christmas to all hearts
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It’s nearly Christmas, and my heart is going through the motions. For the first time in ever, I’ve set up Christmas lights in my living room, and got teary eyed whilst doing so, thinking about family, and old Christmases with my loved ones, who are no longer here. If you…

Grief hurts
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The many sides of grief and their effects on the chronically ill A little over five years after my dear Ma passed away, I still often wake up with an aching in my chest, gasping for air. Like my Grampie, she frequents my dreams, and some days, like today, I…

This blog is under construction
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I’m sorry, I meant to tell you that my blog is under construction. I’ve put it off for long enough whilst life got in the way, and now some key functions aren’t working, which makes me upset because I was just wanting to share my pumpkin recipe with you again…

How to get moving with fibromyalgia – Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
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The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is Moving for our mental health. As extreme tiredness (fatigue) and pain are two of the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, many of us struggle with physical activity.




