A health, wellness and chronic illness blog that aims to articulate lifelong illness and disabilities from various perspectives.
And so 2019 has finally come to an end. A hectic, tiring, and also exhilarating one for me, I’d say. What about you? I had a few health scares – dengue fever, plus bleeding to death and being rejected by the A&E. Of course there were the usual flare ups that come with the chronic […]
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Hello November, it’s time for our monthly linkup. I’m not sure about you, but 2019 has been harsh and fast for me. In a way I’m quite glad that it’s coming to an end, and am looking forward to a fresh start in 2020. I haven’t been quite inspired or motivated to write in October, […]
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It’s time to stop struggling against the rapid flow of 2019, since we’re already swept right into August. Is this what they meant when they say that life speeds by the older you get? (Even though I spent most of this year brain fogged and homebound so far?!) It’s National Day in Singapore this month, […]
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My Responses to the “Day in the Life” Linkup These responses are part of the ‘Day in the Life’ linkup, which aims to showcase people with different illnesses, and how they live their lives. The definition of ‘normal’ is always an intriguing topic to me, because there is no such thing. It could be a […]
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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life is like for someone with a chronic illness or disability? How different does their life look like from yours? This linkup aims to answer those questions, as it gathers perspectives from those who live with health conditions. Here what their ‘a day in the life’ […]
*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Age UK Mobility, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. Living with a disability or chronic illness, whether visible or invisible, can transform the simplest everyday task into a challenging beast. One that requires tremendous effort to overcome, and saps you of energy when the day […]
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As we know by now, living with a visible or invisible disability imposes many challenges on your daily life. Simple movements are not that simple and add up quickly. Many of us keep an ‘energy cheque book’, often filled with cancellations, notations and bright yellow highlights. Our energy allowance is meted out on a daily […]
Already the second month of 2019, how scary is that, and it’s a short one to boot! I hope that the new year has been kind to you so far, and that you’ll join us in sharing about your chronic illness life through February’s writing prompts! What It’s All About It is a monthly get […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Klikkit, all opinions expressed in this Klikkit review are my own. A Chance to Try a Novel Concept Laura from Klikkit asked if I’d like to try out some of their buttons, and I leapt at the chance to do so. The idea of having tangible items within […]
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Now That It’s Come to an End How was your 2018, now that the curtains are drawn? My illnesses evolve every year, and it seems like my brain was of main interest to them in 2018, what with the seizures, brain fog and mixed psychological states. You can read about them in more detail here: […]