If someone had told me years ago that I would survive everything life has thrown at me, I might not have believed them. I have faced loss, trauma, premature birth, and medical challenges, and at times, I’ve felt like I was barely holding on. But through it all, I have learned the most important lessonContinue reading “You Are Stronger Than You Know—Especially When You Have a Purpose”
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“When Are You Having Another Baby?” – The Question I Dread the Most
It never fails. The moment you have a baby, people seem to think it’s their business to ask, “So, when are you having another?” As if having one child automatically means you’re obligated to have a second. As if my body, my mind, my trauma, and my experience don’t matter. I hate this question. IContinue reading ““When Are You Having Another Baby?” – The Question I Dread the Most”
Finding Out I Was Dyslexic at 30—The Struggle, the Diagnosis, and Taking Control
Going to university at 30 wasn’t something I had always planned for. In fact, for most of my life, I never thought it would be possible. I didn’t learn to read until I was 13, and when I first sat my GCSE in English, I got an E. That failure reinforced everything I had alreadyContinue reading “Finding Out I Was Dyslexic at 30—The Struggle, the Diagnosis, and Taking Control”
Rewriting the Rules of Survival: My Journey of Defying the Odds
“I wasn’t supposed to make it—but here I am, rewriting the rules of survival one chapter at a time.” That’s not just a catchy opening line; it’s the reality of my life. Born at 28 weeks, back in a time when neonatal medicine was still catching up to the miracle of premature survival, my journeyContinue reading “Rewriting the Rules of Survival: My Journey of Defying the Odds”
The things I can’t live without as a parent
Parenting is full of surprises, challenges, and a never-ending list of things to remember. But over time, I’ve realised that there are certain essentials I simply cannot live without. Some are the obvious parenting must-haves, but others are unique to my own journey. These are the things that help me not only take care ofContinue reading “The things I can’t live without as a parent”
Life’s Lessons: How Motherhood Became My Greatest Teacher
Life has a way of teaching us lessons, whether we realise it at the time or not. Every experience—both the joyful and the painful—shapes us, challenges us, and pushes us to grow. I’ve always believed that we are constantly evolving, but nothing has transformed me quite like becoming a mum. Motherhood is often painted asContinue reading “Life’s Lessons: How Motherhood Became My Greatest Teacher”
Do I Believe in Fate and Destiny? A Thousand Times Yes
Some people say life is just a series of coincidences. I don’t believe that for a second—especially when it comes to my husband. Looking back, it feels as if the universe had been nudging us toward each other for years, long before we ever officially met. I moved to Hove in 2009, completely unaware thatContinue reading “Do I Believe in Fate and Destiny? A Thousand Times Yes”
When Life Throws a Curveball: My Journey from Ship Life to Chronic Illness
There’s something about the open sea that makes you feel invincible. The salty breeze, the endless horizon, the sense of adventure—life on a cruise ship was more than just a job; it was a lifestyle, a passion, and a home. I thrived in that world, constantly moving, meeting new people, and embracing the excitement ofContinue reading “When Life Throws a Curveball: My Journey from Ship Life to Chronic Illness”
If I Could Be Anybody, I’d Be Me in Six Months
If you could be anybody, who would you be? It’s a question that makes you pause and think. Some might dream of being a famous actor, a brilliant scientist, or a powerful world leader. Others might long to step into the shoes of someone they admire, someone who seemingly has it all figured out. ButContinue reading “If I Could Be Anybody, I’d Be Me in Six Months”
When My Body Had Other Ideas: Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the Loss of DIY Independence
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved putting things together. There’s something incredibly satisfying about opening a flat-pack box, laying out all the pieces, and methodically building something from nothing. IKEA furniture, in particular, was my guilty pleasure—I relished the challenge of following the instructions, slotting pieces into place, and standing back toContinue reading “When My Body Had Other Ideas: Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the Loss of DIY Independence”
The bad and your parenting journey 