If you're allergic to nickel then the chances are you'll know the basics. If you've had a diagnosis after testing at an allergy clinic you probably got the one page handout that I received, which was helpful but by no means expansive. There are a lot of places nickel can be found that you would not expect it to be. Reading this book, The Metal Allergy Guide, by Alex … [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...]
Natasha’s Law will help save lives
"From October 2021, Natasha's Law will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on the premises. The legislation is being introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy." I have been waiting for this day and I'm so proud of what the Ednan-Laperous family have … [Read more...]