What is dignity?
Our English word ‘dignity’ comes from the Latin ‘dignitāt-em’, which means… worthy.
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Category: Living with chronic illness
Martha Stewart, I am not.
Whenever I played “house” growing up, my imaginary home was neat and tidy. In my play-world the floors gleamed, there was no clutter on the table, and the fridge was full of healthy but tasty food. Continue reading “Martha Stewart, I am not.”
Which Doctor
I’ve been unwell for over a decade now. And still, every time I have an appointment with a doctor, there’s a little war inside of me. Continue reading “Which Doctor”
Can we stop with the extremes?
Food is something that I’ve really always struggled with.
My Dad is Lebanese, and even though my Mum did the cooking when we were growing up, we ate a lot of multicultural food (yum!!).
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Dealing with dragons
If a doctor’s time is gold, then receptionists are the dragons that guard it. This makes phone calls to doctors’ offices tricky. Continue reading “Dealing with dragons”
Through a child’s eyes…
I broke my ankle in early 2009. I wish I could say it was from something exciting, like a jet skiing accident. Continue reading “Through a child’s eyes…”
Dear Dysautonomia
Dear Dysautonomia,
I grew up thinking I understood chronic invisible illness.
After all…Mum was sick. Continue reading “Dear Dysautonomia”
Reflections Of A Bear 