‘Tis the season to be jolly. But what happens when it becomes to much to handle, your brain goes into overload making it harder to enjoy the festive season. There’s an added pressure when your disabled as it’s not as easy to just remove yourself to take a break, gather your thoughts or just catchContinueContinue reading “Tips to help reduce Christmas stress and anxiety”
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My 2019 Christmas stocking fillers Guide under £10
Ho Ho Ho!! Well Christmas has arrived, trees are going up you know at least one person that’s so organised they have all their Shopping done and wrapped under the tree! But It’s never too late to get those last minute gift’s, I have searched high and low online for a few gift ideas allContinueContinue reading “My 2019 Christmas stocking fillers Guide under £10”
Being Disabled does not make me a burden to my partner
Being disabled does NOT make me a burden to my partner. Being disabled does NOT make me a burden to anyone! Lets call it the B-Word I’ve never approach this subject before so why now; I think it’s probably a word I know I’ve felt many time before as I’m sure many other disabled peopleContinueContinue reading “Being Disabled does not make me a burden to my partner”
My personal Independence payment and decision
Back in August the brown envelope of doom came throw my letter box (thanks Mr Postie!), I wasn’t expecting it so at first my anxiety was fine then I opened it read the first few lines and boom the panic set in. Not going to lie how much fear the thought of the assessment processContinueContinue reading “My personal Independence payment and decision”
Benefits of being in a wheelchair
It’s often looked at when your bum sits in a wheelchair it’s a negative thing by some non-disabled people, of course there are barriers and challenges everyday be silly not to say that, but focusing on the positives rather than the negatives. When life gives you lemons, make a gin and tonic and use theContinueContinue reading “Benefits of being in a wheelchair”
MDUK President’s Award ~ Campaigner of the year 2019.
It’s been a few years since I went to a muscular Dystrophy uk conference but this one will always hold special place in my heart for many reasons. I totally feel like I’ve stolen somebody else’s life and someone’s going to pop up from behind the bushes saying I’d like my life back now please!ContinueContinue reading “MDUK President’s Award ~ Campaigner of the year 2019.”
How to De~Stress when you can’t walk it off
We all get stressed at some point or another everyone has their own ways of de-stressing, you can find a lot online that helps you like going to the gym, jogging, walking etc but when your in a wheelchair a little bit difficult to jump up stick your joggers on and run it off, notContinueContinue reading “How to De~Stress when you can’t walk it off”
When it all goes wrong with a personal care Assistant!
For a long time it’s just been hubby and I plodding along together as a team, but having a Progressive muscle wasting disease called muscular dystrophy, my body changes year by year, it can sometimes be hard on a relationship/marriage with me constantly needing help with everyday tasks like dressing, washing even going to theContinueContinue reading “When it all goes wrong with a personal care Assistant!”
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