Author Archives: Anna Redshaw

By my standards, I had such a productive day yesterday. And the internalised ableism that still rages inside me declared it A Very Good Day because of that. At one point, when I managed to do something Hard, I cried happy tears. Classic me I know but this relapse has really thrown me. It’s hardContinue reading “I can, but should I…”

I am opposed to anyone who tells a person with M.E. that fear of exacerbating symptoms is what’s holding them back from recovery. An example? Telling a person with M.E. the reason they’re not pushing their body to go for a walk is because they’re scared… How about the reason they’re not going for aContinue reading “My knowledge > Your opinion”

The 2020 tea party was on Sunday 17th May and raised over £6000 for M.E. causes! Despite it being an Online Only event, it was the most successful year yet. Likely a result of more people than ever being confined to their homes and experiencing social isolation. I am over the moon that so manyContinue reading “The 2020 ‘Blue Sunday’ tea party for M.E.”