For the past three years since I started on this whole surgery journey and things took such a toll, I have been self employed. I have been a freelance writer that’s funded the growth of this blog. I’ve also been extremely supported by my husband, both emotionally and financially. As a self employed person, when […]
I get this from time to time, the sad face, head tilted to one side, sometimes there are actually tears in the eyes. The look of full on pity, perhaps a hint of ‘thank fuck it’s not me’ mixed with horror. “Ohhhh, I do t know how you cope!” I cope because I have no […]
Chronic illness has a lot of downsides. A LOT! Apart from the physical effects, the surgeries, the time in hospital and the emotional and mental effects, it can massively effect your social life and friendships. I think it really does show who your friends are though. I get that my illness has gone on for […]
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last op and slowly, my wounds and scars are healing. It’s yet another big scar, though it has gone through the scar site of previous surgeries. Just a warning that there will be some graphic images of my wounds in this post, so if you have problems […]