I began identifying as nonbinary aged 26. It was a wonderfully affirming life-decision, and I have only continued to feel better and better about myself the more I have begun to explore…
Tag: Chronic Illness
What NOT To Do When You Have ME/Chronic Fatigue
I originally wrote this post quite a long time ago – back when I was first starting to think about blogging about chronic illness and disability. It’s sort of a how-to guide…
Self Care When You Can’t Get Dressed
I have many days when I can’t get dressed. For me, it’s because of my chronic illnesses, but it can happen for all sorts of reasons – depression, poor mental health, fatigue,…
Are We Really Warriors? – My Problem With Battle Imagery Around Illness
We’re all familiar with battle imagery around illness, right? We refer to ‘chronic illness warriors’ and people ‘battling cancer’ and ‘fighting through their mental illness’. It’s often seen as a positive thing…
Aggressive Optimism: Good or Bad?
I like to call myself an aggressive optimist. What do I mean by that, exactly? Well, being an optimist is fairly self-explanatory, I think – I am definitely a glass-half-full, things-will-get-better, the-sun-will-rise-again-and-everything-will-be-ok…
Hiccups Are The DEVIL When You Have Costochondritis
I will die on this hill, alright? There is absolutely nothing in this world worse than hiccups with costochondritis. I’m sure that sounds completely bizarre to most of you reading this, but…
The Importance of Fluffy Pyjamas
Yes, I really am writing a post about the importance of pyjamas. I’m sure a lot of you are squinting at your screen wondering if you’re reading that right, because if I,…
NaNoWriMo and Chronic Illness – Why I’m Giving It A Go
Planning for nanowrimo as a chronically ill person. Is it even possible? In the past, I’ve had very mixed feelings about nano. This year will be my fourth attempt, but every year…