Your mental health and adjusting to disability go hand in hand. In this article, I talk openly about my struggle and how I must stop apologising for my health.
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Tag: autoimmune
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As you’ve probably noticed, things have become a little crazy around here. What started off as a simple personal blog in November 2019, quickly snowballed. I have spent most of May and June doing interviews, national radio campaigns, TV work and writing for other organisations etc. which is great and […]
Father’s Day post for Versus Arthritis published
As some of you may have already seen on social media this morning, an article I wrote for Versus Arthritis has been published today. In a post specifically for Father’s Day (which is today, here in the UK), I talk about how becoming a parent changed my life. More importantly, […]
The Outcasts
When families reunite, in gardens with beer and cheer,I will still be listening. When neighbours have toured more houses in a weekend than I’ve visited this year,I will still be video calling. When Facebook is filled with pictures of friends by the sea,I will still be pacing my garden. When […]
Facebook support group launched
This week, we have launched a Facebook group for those living with, supporting others with or have an interest in arthritis and autoimmune conditions. Since I launched my Facebook page earlier this year to promote my writing, we have seen a growing community develop. It’s been amazing to watch followers, […]
The long road keeps getting longer
Firstly, I want to apologise. Apologise that this post is coming so long after the event in which I teased about on my Facebook page. As you will go on to read, the news I received from my hospital visit was neither expected nor welcome. When I wrote my account […]
The arthritis tease
Whisper it like I almost don’t believe,But today, when I woke, I was virtually pain-free! Gone was the burning joints, numbered four or five.For a second, I rose and thought I had died! I push and I poke, jog up and down.I wait months for relief so why try to […]
My story shared by the Psoriasis Association
I recently wrote a piece for the Psoriasis Association which was published today. My experience with the skin condition is something that I have not had the confidence to share as much as I have Juvenile Arthritis. So I was delighted when the charity gave me the opportunity and a […]
What is your experience with CBD oil?
Have you tried over-the-counter CBD oil as part of the management of your chronic condition? If so, I want to hear from you ahead of an article I have coming out shortly. Head over to my Facebook page (below) and vote/comment/share. Many thanks.
The wider impact of Juvenile Arthritis
Arthritis doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t even care if you have arthritis or not, it’s going to change your plans. Juvenile arthritis is particularly cruel.
In this post, I tell my story of juvenile arthritis for the first time.
