“I thought I was helping my health by drinking water through a straw—but instead, I was deepening the lines around my mouth! Rather than despair, I’m using this as a chance to heal naturally with face yoga. Join me this September as I track my journey and share five simple exercises to smooth, soften, and love the skin I’m in.”
Healing My Smile: How I’m Softening the Lines Around My Mouth Read More »
When I had my liver transplant at 32, no one mentioned they would be removing my gallbladder too. It seemed like a small detail at the time, but I soon learned it would change the way I ate forever. A single meal — a hearty chilli with black beans — left me so bloated I could barely move. What I did not realise then was that without a gallbladder, certain foods and habits can trigger painful, balloon-like bloating. Over time, I have learned how to eat in a way that keeps my digestion comfortable, without giving up the foods I love. This is what I wish I had known from the start.
In the UK today, disabled people are being forced to choose between love and survival. Fall in love, and risk losing your home, your benefits—and your independence. How did we let it come to this?
A Love Penalty: How the UK Benefit System Is Failing Disabled People Read More »
When a Facebook post about a traffic cone spiralled into trolling, exclusion, and heartbreak, I learned a hard truth: healing sometimes means walking away from the very thing you love. Cone-Gate isn’t just a story about parking—it’s about what happens when a disabled, neurodiverse person is left unprotected in their own village. This is my story of standing up, stepping back, and choosing peace over pleasing.
Cone-Gate: When Trolling Breaks You—And You Choose to Heal Instead Read More »
Ready for the beach but living with a sensitive immune system? Discover my sun-safe, soul-soothing guide to packing for the perfect beach day—with everything you need to stay protected, nourished, and totally at peace by the sea. 🌊☀️
Beach Bliss with a Boost: Your Immune-Supportive Packing List for a Safe Day in the Sun Read More »
