Wait…What? I woke up feeling like crap. One of those depressive days that arrive unannounced, bringing joint aches and other friends along with it. “Today is a bad day” was the very first thought that surfaced in my mind. And then, I paused to think about what I had just thought about without even thinking […]
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I Like Magazines, Especially When They’re Free! I have a soft spot for print, and treat myself to a magazine every now and then. So when I see a free magazine on counter tops, my first instinct is to grab one. “The Finder” came in a pack of two, and targets expats in Singapore. As […]
What or who are you missing, appreciating, striving for, releasing and eating this month? Here’s what I’ll be up to! It would also be interesting to get a glimpse into the lives of my fellow chronic illness people out there. Click here to participate now! Missing Having my own money to spend. I’m actually terrified […]
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Hello and welcome to the first linkup party hosted on A Chronic Voice! I am still quite new to this, so let me know if I miss anything out 🙂 I’ve seen a few of these types of linkups, and think they’re a brilliant idea! What It’s All About It is a monthly get together […]
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Theme: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy While Stuck in Bed with Pain Question: It’s no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that never really leaves. Your brain is too foggy to do anything productive, which is so frustrating. Yet life isn’t black and white; happiness can co-exist with agony. In the darkest […]
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Theme: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain Question: Living in pain can be difficult, and it’s easy to fall into despair. We start to think that the world is a dark and ugly place, yet it can be so beautiful at the same time. What are some things that you […]
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There are three new stories in this week’s roundup for you! A candid glimpse into living with chronic illness as a young person, and learning to accept your body. If you really stop to think about it, it’s a wondrous creation despite all the flaws. I hope these stories bring a chuckle or add some […]
Thank You for Your Support As the year comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to thank every single one of you for your support thus far. To those who have been vocal – resharing my content and raising awareness for various other causes – thank you for using your voice for […]
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Here’s a superb giveaway to kick off the festive season! It only runs until 3 December 2016, so don’t hesitate to join in the fun, and spread the love around! There are 11 prize packs in total, filled with goodies amounting to $400 – $600 each! While the draw is random, two of the prize […]
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There are many things in life that we grumble about and consider as chores or annoyances. I would say that the blessing and scourge of the 21st century is convenience – fast food and deliveries, speedy transport, immediate online purchases, etc – it has never been easier to obtain our material end goals just by […]
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I remember thinking to myself during this period in my life, ‘if there is a hell, I am pretty sure this is how it would feel like’. You realise how nourishing a single pop of colour can be after being trapped between four blank walls for months – the view of a tree, a floral […]
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Whenever I need a good dose of inspiration, this poem by Thuli Zuma never fails. It reminds me that I am a human being just like anyone else, and that we are all living miracles. I visualise the *90 trillion cells hard at work inside my body. The collective intelligence they hold is beyond that […]
“The idea of happiness is our main obstacle to happiness.” Mostly, a reminder to myself for today 🙂
Today I’d like to take some time to celebrate the unsung heroes who exist in our ordinary lives; those who sacrifice a portion of their lives to support someone struggling with an illness or difficulty. Kindness is a rare human trait these days, yet these simple, sincere acts are what we will remember with fondness […]
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‘Normal’ is a most fascinating word, because no two person’s ‘normal’ is ever the same. For example, feeling some sort of ailment every day is normal to me, and not feeling any pain makes it an extra good day. For the sake of this article, the word ‘normal’ shall be synonymous with the ‘average healthy […]
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“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” – Anon Sometimes it’s a little harder to find, but it’s always there.
