Before leaving the house and my coat and bag, I also grab my crutch with some apprehension. A crutch that has become like an ally. One that helps me keep my balance and keep me upright when my legs threaten to give out. And when symptoms are at their worst, and everything feels like a battle, this crutch has become my weapon. But unlike a superhero, it is a weapon not for fighting villains and saving the world. No,...
Continue readingWith all the falls that I have been experiencing lately, the crutch that I bought myself last year has taken quite a battering! The crutch itself has dents, scratches - some of the damage that has been caused by the falls has even caused some cuts on myself. Where the paintwork on the crutch has flaked, it has caused the paint to sharpen; and it is these sharpened points that has been causing cuts on my legs and feet when...
Continue readingWelcome again to the '12 Days Of Christmas - a celebration of everything that I am thankful for whilst living with a chronic illness. On the 5th Day of Christmas...
Continue readingHello, again!! Another day, and another post for the WEGO Health Activist Writer's Month Challenge. Ready? Today's prompt reads as follows: 10 things I couldn't live without...
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