chronic fatigue, Chronic illness, invisible illnesses, loneliness

Great Expectations

I started this year with enthusiasm, optimism and great expectations. We are now 8 months in and so far the year hasn't lived up to my great expectations despite me trying my best to make this year count. Maybe I have put too much pressure on myself for 2017 to be the "perfect year". Lots… Continue reading Great Expectations

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chronic fatigue, Chronic illness, Fibromyalgia, invisible illnesses, loneliness

A fool for hope

Every night when I go to bed I go with the hope that tomorrow will be the day that I will feel better and every morning I wake up feeling foolish for having that hope. But I feel that I must have hope otherwise what else is there?  If I don't have hope I will… Continue reading A fool for hope

chronic fatigue, Chronic illness, Fibromyalgia, invisible illnesses, loneliness

Lost Confidence 

When I lost my job I lost my confidence. I always had buckets of it. Losing my confidence is something I have struggled to deal with and continue to struggle with. It's not just something that you can magic back. My confidence was already lowering as time went on as I dealt with life working… Continue reading Lost Confidence 

chronic fatigue, Chronic illness, Fibromyalgia, insomnia, invisible illnesses, loneliness

Putting one foot in front of the other one, one step at a time

I have just got confirmation that I will be starting the CMI in First Line Management Course that I applied for. It starts in September and I am really forward to it. It runs for over 8 weeks. It's only one night a week with a few weeks of study at the end. I am… Continue reading Putting one foot in front of the other one, one step at a time