Fibromyalgia, pain, Trauma

I feel like I have no value

I'm not one of those people who have others there for me. I'm one of those people who are there for everyone else. I'm loyal, dependable, trustworthy and empathetic to a fault. Nobody who comes into my life stays. They take what they can for as long as they can until they've had enough and… Continue reading I feel like I have no value

Fibromyalgia, life lessons, Trauma

What was I made for?

I’ve never really felt like I had a purpose or a place in life and definitely not in the lives of others. Humans are social creatures, we strive for human connection and contact. I’m no different. I just don’t fit for some reason. I’m only ever temporary. I’m ok with that. It doesn’t stop me… Continue reading What was I made for?

Fibromyalgia, life lessons, loneliness, pain, Trauma

Porridge

I saw this and it made me feel so sad inside. It reminded me of every time I've raised my head above the parapet to express my feelings towards someone about my struggles with them and their behaviour. It's always ended up with me being left out in the cold. It made me vow never… Continue reading Porridge

Fibromyalgia, Mental health, Trauma

The day the hanging thread snapped

I feel its important for people to learn how to help someone who is having a mental health crisis and more importantly the impact of turning away someone at crisis point. There is still such stigma surrounding mental health. Which means that some people just don't reach out for fear of the reaction they may… Continue reading The day the hanging thread snapped