Sasha: The Service Dog

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Erin6 Comments

I’m sorry it’s been so long since posting, but as you can imagine, moving overseas is a big job. Add in several chronic conditions, and it’s been a very difficult couple of months for me. My husband and I are mostly settled in now though. We are living with my parents until we are able… Continue reading Sasha: The Service Dog

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A Bittersweet Move

September 20, 2018 Erin2 Comments

Last summer, our lease was up on our little one bedroom flat. My husband and I looked at each other, and we realised that we had been here for much longer than we had ever anticipated. So, we started to talk. We talked about our options. Did we want to stay? Did we want to… Continue reading A Bittersweet Move

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Guest Post! Covering the Cost of Cancer Care

September 15, 2018 ErinLeave a comment

The guest post series continues with Scott Sanders from Cancer Well. In this helpful piece, he discusses how to deal with the financial side of a cancer diagnosis. Ask Questions, Know Your Options: Covering the Costs of Cancer Care By: Scott Sanders Receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis is a shattering experience. At a loss for… Continue reading Guest Post! Covering the Cost of Cancer Care

Chronic Pain · Disability · Gastroparesis · General chronic conditions · Guest Post

Guest Post! Carole’s Chronicles: by Carole @NavigatingtheStorms.com

August 6, 2018 ErinLeave a comment

I’m on a blogging break, so I’m featuring some guest bloggers! They will be sharing their stories and experiences with chronic disease, and I’m excited to share them. Today, we have Carole, who blogs at www.navigatingthestorms.com . Not only is Carole a fantastic writer and advocate, but she is a kind soul who is a great… Continue reading Guest Post! Carole’s Chronicles: by Carole @NavigatingtheStorms.com

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F.I.N.E.

July 31, 2018 Erin3 Comments

Originally posted on Life is how you live it…:
If you have ever seen “The Italian Job” {2003} you may recognize F.I.N.E. from a scene in the movie. I remember chuckling in my head when I first heard what it stands for, for me at the time it rang true and continues to do so…

Coping Skills · Disability · General chronic conditions · Guest Post

Guest Post! Community: by Robert @a30minutelife.com

June 29, 2018 Erin4 Comments

I’m on a blogging break, so I’m featuring some guest bloggers! They will be sharing their stories and experiences with chronic disease, and I’m excited to share them. First up, is Robert, over at a30minutelife.com. A wonderful writer, who does a great job raising awareness of life with chronic illness and pain! Community By: Robert… Continue reading Guest Post! Community: by Robert @a30minutelife.com

Chronic Pain · Coping Skills · Disability · General chronic conditions · Guest Post

Where is the rule book? — My Medical Musings

June 26, 2018 ErinQuoteLeave a comment

I’m going to continue to take a break from writing myself, however I’m going to keep my blog going by posting some guest posts!

Sam, over at My Medical Musings, has kindly told me I can share any of her posts, and I will have some other guest pieces coming up in the next few weeks. Look out for them, as they are some excellent writers that have some really great stories to share.

What are the rules for living with a rare bone disease? Where can I find that rule book? That’s the question my husband and I have been contemplating over recent weeks. I want to try and get out a bit more and when I suggested this great plan of mine, you should have seen the […]

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Please be Patient with Me…

June 9, 2018 Erin8 Comments

Hello! I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet the last few weeks. A few weeks ago, I went in for a third cervical steroid epidural. I ended up with complications, and was hospitalised for quite a while after. My mother flew over to visit me as a result. It was a very difficult experience, and I’m… Continue reading Please be Patient with Me…

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Art: Freshwater Bay: In Abstract

May 16, 2018 Erin7 Comments

A couple weeks ago, my husband and I went on a lovely holiday to the Isle of Wight. On our first day there, we visited a gorgeous place called Freshwater Bay. Nestled between cliff tops, the sea crashed, and the sunshine broke out, and shone throughout the clear blue skies. We found a spot to… Continue reading Art: Freshwater Bay: In Abstract

Disability · General chronic conditions

Isle of Wight Holiday: Accessibility Review

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Erin14 Comments

Last week, my husband and I went on a late anniversary trip down south to the Isle of Wight. We spent a lot of time prepping and planning for our holiday. I’ve found that not only does it help to reduce my anxiety, but it helps to ensure that we can relax knowing that things are in… Continue reading Isle of Wight Holiday: Accessibility Review

A Chronic Spoonful

Thoughts and stories from the world of chronic pain, illness, and disability

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