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6 Novels That Get Chronic Illness Right

6 Novels About Chronic Illness

In my last blog post, I shared how I often feel invisible when reading books because I can never find authentic portrayals of chronic illness in fiction. In this post, I share 6 beautiful novels about chronic illness with authentic and relatable chronically ill characters. The books surrounding me offer opportunities as I lie on my bed, tethered to it by chronic illness. Every book is a magical passport granting freedom and the possibility to escape the real world for...

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Invisible in Books As I Am in Life

As Invisible In Books As I Am In Life

Why We Need More Representation of Chronic Illness in Books In my bedroom, everywhere I turn, whichever cupboard I open, I find a book. I regularly and with considerable enthusiasm rescue books from the bookshelves at any place that sells them. I lean on books not just for the pure enjoyment of reading but also for some healthy escapism. Since becoming chronically ill, books have become even more crucial. Books have become a magical portal, allowing me to escape the severe,...

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You Behind The Illness

Thank you to the lovely Emma, who writes a fantastic blog at Not Just Tired, which raises awareness of ME/CFS and how to live well despite it, for tagging me to take part in #behindtheillness.  This lovely exercise aims to share fun facts about yourself and let others know things about you beyond chronic illness. Here we go! Four places I've lived: Minden, Germany Chepstow, South Wales Fallingbostel, Germany Pontypridd, South Wales Four places I've worked:  Sales Assistant, Somerfield Stores Volunteer Resource Centre...

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August 2017 Linkup Party with A Chronic Voice: Missing, Appreciating, Striving, Releasing, Eating

One of my favourite chronic illness bloggers, Sheryl from 'A Chronic Voice' has started a link up party! These parties are a monthly get together for any bloggers who live with or have experience with a chronic illness.  These will provide opportunities to 'meet,' share thoughts, information and learn from one another. To gain more information about these parties and information on how to participate then you can visit Sheryl's original post here. The prompts for this month are: Missing Appreciating Striving ...

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The Magic of Books for the Chronically Ill

The Magic of Books For The Chronically Ill

In a recent post, I wrote about my passion for television shows. And the distraction they provide from the persistent chronic pain ravaging throughout my legs.  In the post, I also shared my favourite box sets to watch when incapacitated by chronic pain. Or the many other symptoms that accompany life with a neurological condition. There is magic in watching television shows, but magic can also be found in books. Books and Reading; My First and Lasting Passion Yes, television and...

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