Positive side of chronic illness
I have spoken a lot about my thoughts and feelings about chronic illness on the blog, but today I want to talk about the positive side of chronic illness. Now, I have to be honest I do talk a lot about the down sides of chronic illness on this blog, and when someone first gets diagnosed that’s usually all they think about too. But there are sides to chronic illness that can lead to your life getting better, well they have for me so let’s chat about how my life improved when I got sick. Not being able to work I often look at social media and see people complaining…
The importance of rest
When dealing with chronic illnesses, the importance of rest cannot be overlooked, it goes against society yet is needed. Let’s talk about it. In our society, which is very much based on money, how much you have and how much you earn, we are bought up to believe unless you work you are not worthy. The idea of being on benefits, or needing help is thought to be a dirty concept, that you are worth less or must be lazy. So, when disability comes later in life leaving us unable to work, we feel as if we have to keep up a façade of still doing. By this I mean,…
Guilt as a disabled content creator
I thought we would chat about guilt as a disabled content creator in the hopes of helping you understand how it feels to be trying to raise awareness. You see I have been creating content and raising awareness for about twenty years now, mostly on blogs or places like Tumblr and Live Journal where I started out. Back then it was more of a way to get my feelings out and to try to cope with being newly disabled. As I grew in confidence, I moved over to a website I built myself and then over to a WordPress site where we have been ever since. Then about five years…
A Quick Guide To What Should Be In Every Will
When you write a will, you need to consider what your assets are and who will inherit them. You also need to choose an executor, someone who will carry out your wishes after you die. Your will should be specific about your wishes, and it should be kept in a safe place. You may want to give a copy to your executor and to any beneficiaries. It’s a good idea to review your will periodically, especially if there are changes in your life or in the lives of your beneficiaries. If you make any changes to your will, be sure to have the changes witnessed and dated. Here’s A Quick…
When medical test results come back normal
It might not make much sense to most people, but when medical test results come back normal, it’s not always a time to celebrate. Let me explain. I recently had a barium swallow, a medical test because I have the feeling of something in my throat. I often choke and it can be very painful, I even struggle to swallow at all at times. I’ve been trying to find out what it is for a while with every test coming back normal, I’ve been hopeful for the barium test. However, I just got a letter back saying the consultant is very pleased to tell me there is nothing wrong and…
8 Situations When You Absolutely Need to Seek Professional Help
There are times in life when you need to seek professional help. This may be because you don’t have the experience or knowledge to handle a situation on your own, or because you feel like you’re at your wit’s end and can’t take it anymore. No matter what the reason, there are certain situations that require the assistance of a professional. In this blog post, we will discuss eight instances when seeking professional help is absolutely essential. When You’re Experiencing Relationship Problems If you’re having trouble in your romantic relationship, it may be time to seek professional help. This is especially true if you and your partner have tried to…
Invisible Disabilities Week 2022
It’s invisible disabilities week 2022 and as always, I want to shine a light on how mine affect my life and those around me so let’s chat. I first got sick in university, headaches constantly making me miss work and making it hard to do well in my schoolwork. Then when I graduated, they got worse, missing one or two nursing shifts every set and gaining a lot of flack from co-workers thinking I was just trying to dodge work. But when you cannot see properly, and you are throwing up its kind of hard to do a nursing shift! Then one day, at a festival, my lower left leg…
Why I agreed to be on Bargain Brits on Benefits
Last night my episode of a tv show aired and oh my goodness it was so cool to see the final product. I thought this week we would be good to chat about why I agreed to be on Bargain Brits on Benefits. During the summer you might recall me talking about a top-secret project that I couldn’t tell anyone about. Well during some of the hottest days in the summer, I was filming a tv show called Bargain Brits on Benefits. I hate the title but it’s a show about thrifting, making, crafting all the ways we save money. I love the show because it is uplifting and shows…
How accessible is the Black Country Museum?
Last Tuesday me and my husband went to visit a local museum we both love, we had a wonderful time but let’s chat about how accessible is the Black Country Museum. Me and my other half have always loved visiting museums, stately homes, and castles, but as my dependence on my wheelchair developed, they stopped being possible. However, I now have a wonderful rollator from Rollz International and I have spoken about this amazing product here and on my YouTube channel before. The ability to change it from a wheelchair to a walker and back again quickly has made the world more accessible to me, so we have decided to…
How To Cope With Loss In A Positive Way
Grief is universal, but the ways in which it is expressed vary greatly from culture to culture. After the death of a loved one, everyone is affected by grief, which can make daily life very challenging. Acknowledging and honoring one’s feelings of loss is crucial. Accepting and expressing sadness can be therapeutic. These strategies for healthy grieving should ease your suffering during this difficult time and give you a good chance of coping with your loss in a positive way. Stay Still In the West, there seems to be a rush to get everything done as soon as possible after someone passes away in an effort to erase the memory…
