The birthday gift I would like to give back!!
Thirty years ago, today, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In the previous November I was in Queens Square London getting a battery of test done. This included an MRI...
Willpower: Could it be speeding up my decline?
Just one more step. It was the only thought in my head. One more. If I can lift my leg, move it forward, even just a bit, and then repeat...
Fatigue: 3 tips to overcome guilt (with a bonus tip too)
Fatigue is difficult. It is a common symptom of MS, an invisible beast which has two ways of attacking. Sometimes it ambushes you suddenly, with no warning, or it gently...
Fear – Is it reasonable to be so afraid?
Surrounded by terrible news. On the TV the presenters are asking when will this lockdown stop, can we survive this, or the world is in crisis. The economists are predicting...
Reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to 2020
In this post I reflect on 2019 and the obstacles I faced, how I dealt with these, and what I learned in the process. Now, more resilient, I look forward to the New Year!!
A life changing trip? San Francisco – Part 2
Following on from A life changing trip? San Francisco - Part 1 Where I shared the concerns I had about travelling a big distance, here I share some things I...