I’m not usually one for marking anniversaries, not sad ones anyway. But, this week marks three years since the the Grenfell Tower fire which for us marks three years since my son was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)
The Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories through the eyes of a chronic illness mum.
When you live with chronic illness ‘crashes’ are inevitable no matter how hard you try to avoid
them. Getting the balance between doing too much or too little is like walking a tightrope. Here are my top tips to spot and to manage crashes.
New school year, new uniform, new adventures. It’s the day before school starts back, this year one of my children, Charlie, will be attending a brand new high…
The Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories through the eyes of a chronic illness mum.
Help wanted. Hours must be flexible, pay poor. This job will interfere with your social life. Those with a morbid fear of doctors need not apply. The sheer…
Caring for a sick kid or kids when you have your own chronic illnesses to deal with can be one of the hardest things you will ever have…
At this time, research statistics of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes show the total prevalence as 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people. However recent clinical experience suggests that…
Having two lives, one of which you do not want other’s to know about. The life that everyone believes is your “true” life is one of complacency and…