At the risk of alienating half my audience and many close friends... this is a rant that has been boiling for a while. I'd like to say firstly that I love you all very much... I'm just venting some frustration. All of my vegan and coeliac friends are amazingly accommodating of me and my allergies, probably because they understand what it's like having limited choice and also … [Read more...]
What Allergy is 12 years old!
OMG my blog is nearly a teenager! How did that happen? The same age as two of my beautiful nieces! I hadn't realised she was born on the same year as them but oh how time flies. Yes What Allergy is a girl! Of course she is! It's been a wonderful journey. From the day I first began this blog, I've learnt so much and met so many amazing people along the way. So I thought I'd … [Read more...]
Why do I push my boundaries?
Why do human beings need adventure? Why do we crave new experiences? Why do I push my boundaries and say yes to scary things? Why do I run? Running is hard! It's a challenge. It can feel like you're just really bad at it but it can also make you feel amazing and it's given me so much. This blog is inspired by fellow Chiltern Harrier Rik's blog about why he runs. Read Why … [Read more...]
Win a copy of The reluctant allergy expert
In case you missed it, my first ever book has just been published. 'The Reluctant Allergy Expert: How to kill the fear that allergies could kill you' is out now and packed with information, advice and tips on how to thrive despite living with or caring for someone with life threatening allergies. [Ed: This book has been renamed and has a new cover...now called Anaphylaxis: … [Read more...]
Surviving the work Christmas party with life threatening allergies
Going to your work Christmas party when you're just too scared to eat out EVER again is daunting. The temptation to cancel was immense. That would have been by far the easier option. But it would have meant missing out on the social aspect, the fun, the dancing and spending time with my work colleagues. It's important for work dynamics to also spend time outside work getting … [Read more...]