In case you follow my social media and don’t have Fibromyalgia or a chronic illness and are struggling to understand or wondering why, how I managed to do what I did last weekend I want you to know this. I was still pain, I still felt fatigued when I did what I did last weekend.… Continue reading Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean that I am not going through it
Tag: Chronic illness
Whitemill Bay, Sanday, Orkney Islands 2022
Located on the north end of the island. Whitemill Bay is my favourite beach in Sanday. All of them are spectacular, but this one is my absolute favourite. Breathtakingly beautiful, with its white sand and clear blue water. It could easily be mistaken for a beach in Greece. On Tuesday we went to the beach.… Continue reading Whitemill Bay, Sanday, Orkney Islands 2022
“Let us make hay while the sun shines.”
“Let us make hay while the sun shines.” — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra The weekend I just had was far from typical. I managed to have a “real” weekend, you know, like “normal” people do. My health has improved dramatically over the past few weeks. Why? I don’t know. For how long? I don’t know.… Continue reading “Let us make hay while the sun shines.”
Size Matters & you can’t argue with Stupid
Size Matters, so does the amount. Sitting at my desk feeling angry with myself. Frustrated and angry. Again, I dragged my poor body to work. For what I ask? Work is making me ill. I am already chronically ill. and I’ve had a Migraine for a week. Why make my life so hard? Why do… Continue reading Size Matters & you can’t argue with Stupid
“But you don’t look sick”
“But you don't look 👀 sick” You are right. I don't. I have just arrived home after work. After having no sleep last night I have a full-blown Migraine. This is what people see when they see me in public. This made-up, smiley, always a happy person. Bubbly, bouncy, happy-go-lucky and always filled with fun… Continue reading “But you don’t look sick”