Hello and welcome to the new home of Word of the Week, a nice and simple weekly linky, with everyone welcome to pop by and share. You reflect back on the past week and sum it up in one word. Then share your word with us in a blog post, with as little or as…
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Don’t Sweat it, I’m Prepared
Holiday I left you last week with my memories of our lovely holiday in Devon. The family has decided that next year they would like to try a Butlins holiday camp instead. My anxiety over this is rising, but I know I will do it if I can. First up, I do have many experiences…
One in a Million (Or Maybe Two!)
When I was born I was a bit of a late addition, my brothers were already in their teens. Not only was an extra surprise, I was a girl and my Mum and Dad were thrilled. So were my brothers (I think!) You could say they thought I was one in a million! My life…
Raising Awareness for Transverse Myelitis
Recently it was asked on a Transverse Myelitis forum whether we should raise awareness of the condition. Most answers where that awareness needed to be raised with doctors more than the public. Many doctors have never even heard of the condition so what is the point of the public knowing. I believe it’s like a…
Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day 2016
Today is Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day. Many of you will have not had heard of Transverse Myelitis, neither had I until it came into my life on January 1st this year. I get asked lots of questions, most of them repeatedly because it’s such a rare condition and no-one really has all of the facts….