Category Archives: invisible illness

7 years after buying the cheapest, foldable walking stick I could find as a temporary measure until I was well again I’ve finally upgraded to a pretty one. I guess I’m in this for the long haul and there is absolutely no shame in me admitting that. Some people think it means I don’t wantContinue reading “Upgrade”

The countdown to this year’s M.E. awareness week is well and truly on. Every year at my Blue Sunday tea party I make information leaflets to go on each table and fact cards to place around the room. This year will be no different but I’d like your help in going a little further. RaisingContinue reading “I need your help…”

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to join us or have any questions. I will also be sharing pictures and videos on the day onto the Facebook Event Page and on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #BlueSunday2018 #teapartyforME Any donations of the price you’d expect to pay for the priceContinue reading “‘Blue Sunday’ 2018”

I will no longer be able to have my LifeLine care alarm due to an increase in the weekly cost of the service. While I have never had to use it I have come close to pressing that little red button many times, and it has given me such peace of mind during my poorliestContinue reading “This is what you voted for”

I don’t have a new supply of energy each day… And so any activity I do needs to be spaced out quite well, and, even then, with all the will in the world I am not the one in control; M.E. is. We sufferers simply cannot give every day our absolute all because that wouldContinue reading “This life in the slow lane”

I was awarded a Blue Badge early on in my illness. I hadn’t even applied for Disablity Living Allowance when I made the application and yet I was awarded one with no hassle or drama. With the help of my mum, I filled out the relevant form, attached a doctor’s letter about how my mobilityContinue reading “The Golden Ticket”