So I gently tiptoe around my ever altering body, learning to adapt, learning to overcome and most importantly - learning to love.
“It never really occurred to me that one day I would wake up sick and never get better”
Spas, Saunas and The Threat of Stares
Shopaholic tenancies aside - why should I buy another? Why should I have to change what I wear just because I have a little bag on my stomach? So I talked my self out of the panic purchase and rifled through my draws to find my favourite old trusted bikini and swore to wear that instead.
Tinder & Tribulations
...but as I match and exchange a few opening messages the inevitable question arrises: “what’s your insta?”
Self Love & Facing Adversity
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Adjusting & Learning to Love
I wake up every morning and remind myself that I am no less worthy of love, connection, or belonging because of this bag. But I do this fully aware that there is going to be some days when I don’t believe myself, and making allowances for these moments is what really counts.
New Year : Uncertainty and Obstacles.
I think its important to remember that progress isn't always positive and exponential. Instead its arduous, fluctuating, distressing and yet despite this, it can still be incredibly rewarding.
Bag For Life?
While I envisioned this summer to be full of sunshine and surf trips, I was without warning catapulted back to the UK to face another two surgeries.
Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Something often over looked with a predominately physical disease like Crohn's is the psychological effects of the disease and how that can affect a person's mental health. Coming to terms with a chronic illness is incredibly difficult. Even after almost 5 years I'm still not sure I'm even half way there! It has really only... Continue Reading →
Another Complication & Leaving Home
"But you look so healthy!"
