To my younger self, I just want to start off saying I’m sorry, I’m sorry for everything that’s happening to you, I’m sorry that for a long time no one but your mum will believe you, when you say something is wrong. And I’m sorry for hating you for so long, It was not you …
Tag: real talk
How She Is The Universe Became A Part Of My World
You know those people that come into your life and completely turn it upside down but in the best possible way? That’s what it was like meeting Laura Pena, a very talented film maker , speaker and the founder of She Is The Universe. An incredible docu series that’s led Laura to travel around the …
Why The Treatment Of Chronically Ill & Rare Disease Patients NEEDS To Change
Disclaimer – this post is not intended to bash doctors or the medical system, merely to bring to light the treatment millions around the world face on a daily basis. In honour of Rare Disease Day I wanted to cover a topic most aren’t often aware is an issue. That being the treatment of chronically …
Getting A Diagnosis After 9 Years ~ EDS
I still can’t believe I finally get to share this, I had honestly given up all hope that I would ever get a diagnosis. But on the 21st of January 2020 at 11:00am I received my diagnosis! I have Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder that effects every system of my body …
Australia Bushfire Crisis: The True Effect & How You Can Help
*trigger warning – bushfires* My home is on fire, Australia is currently being destroyed by the worst bushfires anyone has ever seen. Our country is no stranger to extreme weather, after all it is known as “The sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains” – DM. …
Honouring The Season Of Life Your In
I was recently listening to The Rise & Conquer Podcast Ep:37 Honour The Season Your In by Georgie Stevenson. In the episode Georgie said something that really hit home for me. ”Honour the season your in, stop looking around and feeling like your missing out or your not doing what you should be doing. Really …
The Reality Of Living With A Chronic Illness
Before I got sick I didn’t even know what a Chronic Illness was. Over 2 years later and I now know more about Chronic Illness than I ever thought I would. Over 2 years later I’m still fighting to get answers to what is wrong with me. Over 2 years later and I’m still fighting …