The Brighter Side Archives — The Invisible F

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

…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.

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Monsters – World Poetry Day 2019

potofcallaloo March 21, 2019 6 Comments Depression fibromyalgia mental health problems monsters overcome pain rise World Poetry Day

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

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Why I took part in a research study for people with BPD

potofcallaloo March 6, 2018 No Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Depression personality disorders research UCL University College London

It reminded me of the times I thought I wouldn’t make it, but did. And the times I thought circumstances would win, but instead I did. It reminded me that I’m strong. I have much to give, and that no matter how hard it gets I just have to keep going.

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Who’s listening? The extraordinary happened to me

potofcallaloo October 28, 2017 No Comments Borderline personality disorder C-PTSD Depression emotional support at work Mental health mental health problems

This was supposed to be a post of how unfeasible many of our GP practices are run the the UK. But instead, something extraordinary happened…

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Chronic Illness Bloggers Holiday Giveaway sponsored

potofcallaloo November 23, 2016 No Comments Christmas giveaway Chronic Illness Bloggers

Contest now closed. *This giveaway is sponsored by the Chronic Illness Bloggers. All prizes have been donated by the sponsors listed in this post* Christmas…

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(Welcome to the) Hall of Pain

potofcallaloo May 1, 2016 8 Comments chronic pain fibro fog fibromyalgia

The terror of losing all of that again was frightening, but ironically, also gave me the impetus to get back up again.

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Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway

potofcallaloo November 27, 2015 1 Comment Christmas giveaway fibromyalgia contest Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway

Christmas is coming on The Invisible F! We know how stressful it can be living with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia, so we want…

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Renewed Hope

potofcallaloo April 5, 2015 12 Comments chronic pain Easter faith fibromyagia hope love mental illness Resurrection

Easter is my favourite time of year. When I was growing up, we followed certain traditions. My family turned the house upside down and cleaned…

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2014 in review

potofcallaloo December 30, 2014 No Comments 2014 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds…

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Never give up

potofcallaloo December 28, 2014 No Comments determination persistence

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not;…