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Goodbye to a friend…

Today I am sitting here alone in an empty and quiet house.  And why is that?  Well, sadly just over two weeks ago we had to make the hard decision to put our beloved dog Honey to sleep. [caption id="attachment_70280" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The last picture of Honey taken days before her death[/caption] It was a comfort to know that we made the decision that it was in her best interests, as well as taking the pain that she must have been enduring...

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HAWMC Day 26: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Chronic Illness…

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based on given prompts. Sunday 26th April: Make it a great day! Life is full of ups and downs.  Sometimes, the type of day we have is out of our control, but other times, we can influence how our...

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HAWMC Day 7: World Health Day

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based upon given prompts. Tuesday April 7th: World Health Day  April 7th is World Health Day - so let's talk about daily nutrition and diet.  After your diagnosis, did you alter your diet or health routine?  If so, how...

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HAWMC Day 4: The unpredictability of a predictable life…

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based on given prompts. Saturday 4th April: Creature of Habit  What good habits (health or otherwise) do you have?  Do you have a routine that you follow every morning?  Are there any bad habits you wish you could break? As...

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