And why I'm not writing any for 2022. It's that time of year when we reflect on what we have achieved and what we want to do in the coming year. We write lists of all the things we want to change for the better and I do love a list. But why is there all this focus on the new year being the time to finally become a New You! What if just being me is OK. So this year I am … [Read more...]
I had the Pfizer vaccine and no anaphylaxis
Just a really quick blog post because I've seen the news that people who are at risk of anaphylaxis are being turned away from getting the booster vaccine and also are too scared to risk getting it anyway due to previous fears of anaphylactic reactions. I've just had mine and here's my story, explaining why and how for me it was completely safe. A Crisis in the allergic … [Read more...]
Working with a chronic illness
Working with a chronic illness is something I have first hand experience of, having navigated full time employment with severe allergies, anaphylaxis and severe eczema and it's a hard one to write about. Because it's not easy. I've had some ups and downs, some really good experiences and some really bad ones. But I do hope that as a nation we are becoming more aware of … [Read more...]
Being a twice published author!
Happy National Author’s Day! A great day to celebrate my writing achievements. I am so proud to be able to call myself an author, a writer and a poet. This short video tells the story of how I became one, fulfilling my dream to be a real author! I've always loved reading and wrote a daily diary from the age of about 12 until my 20s. I still write and journal today but … [Read more...]
Shortlisted in UK’s Mental Health and wellbeing Awards
I'm really excited to be shortlisted in The UK’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards, for an award in the category ofInspirational Mental Health Story (lived experience). It's organised by The Root of it and The Mental Health Tick and I'm so excited to be attending an awards ceremony on Zoom later this month. Getting awards like this makes blogging, campaigning and raising … [Read more...]