On the 18th March I published a post, giving my top tips for making the work from home switch successful. This was only a couple of days after the UK's full lockdown was put in place. It was fresh and I was keen to embed structure into my days. In my role at work, I [...]
Welcome to my blog, and thank you for visiting. This post is going to be a very short one but I need your help. I am working on a project for World IBD day this month and in short, I want to know your assumptions about IBD. You don’t have to know anything about it [...]
Isolation is not a new concept for those with chronic illnesses. When you have a chronic illness you are used to experiencing pain, locking yourself away because you cannot get yourself out of bed. You are used to feeling fresh one day, only to crash to rock bottom the next day. Leaving you feeling frustrated [...]
Almost 4 weeks into the UK lockdown and I’m feeling a little lost with my blog. I’m not a typical lifestyle blogger. I simply document my adventures on holiday, and on work trips. There is a big fat elephant in the room right now - I can’t travel anywhere. Currently, my ‘adventures’ consist of a [...]
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It is clear that in the current climate, things are changing at a rapid pace around the world. If you have not already guessed - I won't be travelling anywhere anytime soon. COVID-19 has truly dampened everyone's spirits and we are living in scary times at the moment. Having Crohn's Disease means I am classed [...]
Please tell me that I am not the only one who appears to suffer from seasonal affective disorder? When winter starts to close in, the cold weather starts to play havoc with me. My joints start to cease up, my fatigue gets worse and if that wasn’t enough… my skin starts to dry out. But [...]
I talk a lot about my life, living with Crohn’s Disease. My instagram is @crohnswithme and I did set this up as a safe space to post about, almost as a visual diary, and the document the ups and downs of Crohn’s. As you can see from this blog, travelling and exploring is a huge [...]
On the 1st September 2019 I published my open letter to Crohn’s Disease. This is a piece that I am incredibly proud of because it was the first time, in 14 years, that I felt able to articulate this journey. Give it a read if you haven’t already. I may have a diagnosis of Crohn’s [...]
Dear Crohn’s Disease, I know that you know I’m an adrenaline junkie, that I like roller coasters or throwing myself out of planes (skydiving). But there is only one type of roller coaster I like. That is the type with tracks built on steel pillars, strapped into a cart that races fast, through loops and [...]
June was been a crazy month, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. July is about to get a little crazier. This month I’m flying to Paris, to spend a weekend in the happiest place on earth - Disneyland Paris. I’m a Disney fan, and this isn’t my first visit to DLP but this year [...]
It might be June but it certainly doesn’t feel like it is summer time here in the UK. Neither will it feel very summery in Iceland - my next trip. Here I am, packing thick wool jumpers, thermal layers, coats and hats into my suitcase in preparation for a trip to Reykjavik. I’m judging myself [...]
The title of this post is one of my favourite quotes. It is a powerful encouragement that keeps me motivated everyday. Living with an autoimmune disease such as Crohn’s I find is a balance of risk and reward. I can push hard and risk a flare or being caught up with a cold/infection/illness but I [...]
This is a short and snappy post on the blog this week. I’m sat here on a sunny Sunday evening, on my sofa at home following a lazy day. A much needed pyjama day to say the least. Crohn’s has gotten to me this week, I’m exhausted. Taking time out is important, having the time [...]
Whether for work, or for a break, I often find myself having to spend a night away from home. It’s not something I get excited for, I’m a home person. I love my house, my own bed and the comfort I get in knowing I have my medicine to hand. I have to admit, I [...]
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