Read my story about being a young person with a chronic illness. Living with Neuromyelitis Optica - a rare autoimmune disease.
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Supporting Someone With Dissociation
Tips on helping someone who is dissociating
The Power Of Having A Voice
I’m so grateful for my ability to effortlessly share my opinions without prosecution. During my college interviews this week, I have been able to be honest about my mental health and my disability, because I know it does not serve me to bottle it up. By speaking up people know how to help me can… Continue reading The Power Of Having A Voice
Looking Toward The Future
I’ve spent th last few weeks researching for my future. I’m hoping to start education in autumn once lockdown is over. I never got to finish my gcses and left high school with a btec health and social and nothing else. At the time that was a massive achievement in itself and I couldn’t of… Continue reading Looking Toward The Future
The Morning After
I’m begging myself to save me
Missing Amid My Mind | What dissociation feels like
The majority of my days are spent gone. Gone from this world. Gone from myself. I’d like to say I’m just on autopilot but for the most part I’m gone. It’s a strange feeling to enter into dissociation. It’s like you’ve time traveled to an era you’ve already lived through once, but you do not… Continue reading Missing Amid My Mind | What dissociation feels like
Relying On Myself
Yesterday I entered my new home for the next 3 months during self isolation, a large open farmhouse style apartment with dark wooden beams lining the ceiling and open sky lights bringing the outside inside. It is my cozy sanctuary. The corner sofa has a mountain of pillows to drown in and a soft but… Continue reading Relying On Myself
My Favourite Books Of 2019
The year is almost over and I’ve officially completed my Goodreads reading challenge of 15 books. I have read 22 books! So I’ve decided to share my favourite books from 2019 with you all. Feel free to share some of yours, or your favourites of all time. I’m always looking for new books. Every… Continue reading My Favourite Books Of 2019
The Depression Greyzone
In honour of world mental health day I want to talk about the greyzone of depression When people ask me what depression feels like I never know what to say. It varies. Sometimes it feels like I’m drowning and I can’t escape, others there’s just a unshakeable sense that everything is pointless. For me it… Continue reading The Depression Greyzone
Progress Is Possible
i turned 18 on the 14th of September. I feel so weird about it. I can’t stop thinking about my future now. For the last 5 years I have been mostly bedbound. Only getting up for the toilet and appointments due to chronic fatigue from adrenal insufficiency and steroids. After coming off steroids in the… Continue reading Progress Is Possible
Tips On Sex And Disability
In honour of sexual health awareness week I’m writing about disability and sex. I’ve spoken to many of my disabled peers and complied some information and tips to share with you all. Intimacy can be a barrier for many people but especially if you’re disabled (see my last blog post). So here is some advice!… Continue reading Tips On Sex And Disability