I am a firm believer that more often than not, silver linings can be found on the edge of every dark grey cloud. I can’t make a blanket statement about how Every Cloud has a Silver Lining, but I do think there are there most of the time. I’ve spoken about this on M.E. myselfContinue reading “Silver Linings”
Category Archives: myalgic encephalomyelitis
Being
A busy day of watching the world go by. People wonder what I do all day. The truth is I’ve learnt to be very good at just sitting. No TV, no music, no reading, no iPad. Just being. I still don’t nap & I somehow never feel bored. I guess I’m too busy trying toContinue reading “Being”
Outfit of the Day spoonie-style
There are so many bloggers out there who now make their living by telling people what it is that they’re wearing. I won’t lie, I don’t quite get it. I mean good on them for seizing the opportunity but, personally, I’m more than capable of choosing clothes from my wardrobe without needing to search for inspirationContinue reading “Outfit of the Day spoonie-style”
The Fear
I imagine it’s hard for a parent to hear their child say that they’re feeling so poorly they worry they won’t wake up tomorrow; that they feel so poorly they’re scared that they might die in their sleep. There are no tears or hysterics when I say this to my parents. Just a matter-of-fact statement indicatingContinue reading “The Fear”
Stigma
NB. If I was reading this out loud I might get a bit ‘shouty’. I am developing quite a large chip on my shoulder and it is all your fault. Well society’s fault really but let’s not waste time splitting hairs. If I didn’t have the ‘M.E. label’ medical professionals would surely be atContinue reading “Stigma”