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The long road keeps getting longer
Firstly, I want to apologise. Apologise that this post is coming so long after the event in which...
My Arthritis Story
Why am I sad?
I have been struggling of late, and not written anything of note in weeks - in this piece of part therapy, part insight, I try to explain the dark slog that is depression and why comments such as 'cheer up' hurt more than they help.
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Why am I sad?
I have been struggling of late, and not written anything of note in weeks - in this piece of part therapy, part insight, I try to explain the dark slog that is depression and why comments such as 'cheer up' hurt more than they help.
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My Covid19 vaccine experience
As an immuno-suppressed person, I was worried if I'd ever be allowed the vaccine. In this article, I describe my vaccine experience and try to dispel some of the myths whilst heeding a warning about the future.
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The suffering
A poem about pacing and poorly managing your chronic illness.
Joel nominated for four WEGO Health Awards!
In this post, I share the surprising news that I have been nominated for four WEGO Heath Awards this year!
We grow where others cannot stand
We are limited. We are disappointed. We are set back.We are frustrated, disadvantaged, we are...
Pain.Company Launched!
I am delighted to announce the launch of Pain.Company – a new awareness brand and social media campaign to raise awareness of the 40% of adults living in the UK alone with daily, chronic pain.
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‘No established cause’ doesn’t mean no problem
After a year of unexplained pain, numbness and falls (and spanning many more with previous episodes), I received some news that devastated me. But it wasn’t a diagnosis. It was worse.
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I’m tired, son.
A raw piece that I have been working on for months about the challenges of trying to be an active parent with a disabled body. Work in progress.
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My twisted valentine
I thought I should get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day – but in typical JvA fashion, I’ve done an awareness piece. A poem that took me under 10mins to write – be kind!
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If they haven’t been in your shoes…
If they haven’t been in your shoes, don’t let them tell you how to tie your laces.Joel...
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Rest is not failure…
Rest is not failure, rest is not failure, rest is not failure, rest is not failure…Joel...
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