Sometimes, we need someone to point us towards our north star – of what we are good at and enjoy – when we can’t see it through our own darkness. Today on the blog I’m talking about a different kind of support that got me through some hard days when I couldn’t do what I loved.
Category: Chronic Medical Condition
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 6
Welcome to Volume Six of the Lightkeeper’s List!
Today’s list has a focus on some amazing Australians! Let’s get straight into it!
‘Recovery’ is Different For Everyone
Recovery is quite a process regardless of what you are going through, and it is something that we have to be careful to not assume what the end goal may be for the person experiencing it.
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The People Who Connect With Your Story Will Surprise You
It may be the most unlikely of people or in completely different circumstances, and that’s why it’s important to share – so someone else feels connected and seen and feels safe to say ‘me too’.
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 5
Welcome to Volume 5 of the Lightkeeper’s List!
Permission To Rest
It’s time to give ourselves permission to rest – it is a vital part of our health and wellbeing.
Book Therapy – Morgan Harper Nichols
You have probably seen Morgan Harper Nichols all over social media with her gorgeous artwork and poetry. Today we are highlighting her amazing portfolio of work in our Book Therapy series!
The Opposite of Stress is Trust
This short sentence has stayed with me for years, it is stuck to my fridge as a reminder, and has become a guiding light in my stress management and decision making processes.
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 4
This is a list of all the people and things that are my Lightkeeper’s – shining out there, keeping the light on for me. Today’s list has a focus on some amazing Australians! Let’s get straight into it!
Musings & Meditations – December 2 2021
It’s International Day of Persons with Disability tomorrow, Friday 3rd December! Today I am sharing one of the moving quotes by Robin M. Eames from the anthology Growing Up Disabled in Australia.
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 3
Welcome back to Volume Three of the Lightkeeper’s List! This is a list of all the people and things that are my Lightkeeper’s – shining out there, keeping the light on for me.
The Reintroduction Process
As someone who has had to take extended periods of time away from the workplace, social and community situations, it can be a mixed bag of emotions when you are returning back into those spaces and amongst a lot of people. I’m sharing my thoughts on the reintroduction process today on the blog.
What We Can Do To Support Mental Health
October is Mental Health Awareness month and here are a few things we can do to support mental health.
When The Days All Start To Feel The Same
What do we do when the days all start to feel the same? How do we get ourselves out of a funk?
Convalescing At The Coast
The best decision I have made for my health in years.
Book Therapy – Growing Up Disabled In Australia
Growing Up Disabled in Australia is a diverse anthology of the very best kind!
Things I Learnt In My First Year of Blogging
There have been a few things that I predicted, a few surprises along the way and a whole lot of learning.
When You Don’t Know What You Are Missing
A few words on driving, medical conditions and compromises.
Musings & Meditations – May 12 2021
May 12th is International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) so here are a few words today in honour of the Lady with the Lamp.
Take Control Of What You Can – Your Environment
In the second instalment of Take Control Of What You Can Series, I’m talking about regaining control of an environment to make you feel happier, healthier and safer.
Lady In The Lighthouse 