She remembered who she was and the game changed
Without doubt my favourite place is the beach. Watching the water glisten in the sun and feeling the sand between my toes is just so lovely. Even in the winter months the beach is an incredible place to escape to and enjoy. We are lucky enough to own a unit at the beach and it has been our beautiful …
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It was fear that made me keep his toothbrush next to mine and fear that kept his clothes hanging in the wardrobe and fear that made selling his car so difficult. I was fearful that if I let go of these things I would let go of him. It was a sad and an overwhelming …
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This is a topic I have been both apprehensive and excited to write about. I am very passionate about what I put into my body and yet have been challenged many times on this topic. When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I thought my body had let me down and then I began to wonder "or …
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A friend recently asked this question and when asked I usually answer "they are good". The real answer is a little more complicated because it changes from day to day. I don't know how it really feels to lose a father so I can only tell you from the perspective of a mother watching them …
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Being diagnosed with a disease, a broken marriage, losing a loved one, your job or even losing respect are all forms of grief in their own way. "In grief, there is a time when pain seems to be in control. Then there is a turning point and a time following when pain may still be …
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I appreciate all of your comments and am overwhelmed by the support of family, friends and wonderful new people I have never even met but who are interested in reading what I have to say.To enhance the sense of sharing and community I would appreciate if comments can be made on the actual individual posts instead of Facebook.Much appreciated
Blurred vision was the first sign that something was wrong. I thought it was simply sunscreen in my eye when my concerned sister-in-law suggested I see a doctor. Over the next six weeks I went from the GP to an Ophthalmologist and finally a Neurologist who after a lumbar puncture and MRI diagnosed me with Multiple Sclerosis on the 28th …
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Two years and four months ago I became a widow at age 37. While reflecting on my journal entries it has been quite a journey. Some include "I feel totally lost", "The pain is excruciating", "All our dreams for the future are gone", "I can't believe I won't see you again" and "I am confused …
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Have you ever said the phase "one day"? Well I use to say "one day I will write a blog". Today I decided that today is that day. After experiencing the death of my gorgeous husband on 26th January, 2011 after his battle with Cancer and then being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease on 28th …
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Multiple Strengths 