Veins

The pain withers through my veinsThere is no escaping There is no mending the weaving painVein to veinMy blood cripples as I bleed through my sheetsI'm falling, failingSlowly dyingNot dying fast enoughThe pain is like electricity burning a hole through my fleshI'm on the surface of falling to my deathI deserve no such thingThe pain…

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Working from home

The amount of times people have told me that I need to be out in the field not working from home. And the amount of times people have suggested other jobs, and asked me if I actually like working from home, as if I'm not successful as if they are judging me. I've been working…

We Fight To Survive

Everyday we fight to survive We fight to tell the world We fight for others with similarities to ours The fighting will never end Marganalised and weak the world views our bodies Untill we show strength Because strength means normality Strength means the rest of the world Still fighting to survive Because the world doesn’t…

Why Having Chronic Pain is a Full-time Job

Having chronic pain is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. Its something that changes peoples lives, it destroys dreams and hopes, it can be the living version of hell, it prevents so many beautiful things, its hard, its so god damn hard. Have you ever had to tell someone you work a part-time job, work…

Make Mistakes

It’s okay to make mistakes They allow me to grow Without them I wouldn't be Who I am today Without the mistakes I have made I would be a lost soul These mistakes have allowed me to become something wonderful Something one in a million Mistakes are what allows me to be unique To be…

What is Mindfulness?

What is mindfulness and why do I think its important? Mindfulness is being aware of the present moment and to be entirely present within ourselves. The more we practice mindfulness the more our brain rewires to become more present. It takes practice but its worth it, and eventually it allows us to be mindful in…

Self Care at Home

Everyone needs self care, self care is important no matter who you are. Self care helps your relationship with your self and others, it implements a healthy life style, and allows for self love, self acceptance and self awareness, which are all ready important. Without self care, you might become run down, fatigued, mentally exhausted…

Goals are overrated

Having a job can be a difficult task when you suffer from chronic pain. It may limit your abilities or prevent you from working altogether. Our dreams and career goals often get pushed aside, which can make us feel down and useless. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a different path than what…

Everyone has a different path in life.

Having a chronic illness can postpone goals, hopes and dreams people have that they wish to accomplish by a certain time in their lives. I'm here to tell you that there is nothing to be ashamed of if you haven't reached these goals. I get it, the world is competitive, but that doesn't mean you…

Advocating For Yourself

When it comes to having a mental health condition/ chronic illness, it can become a challenge to have medical professionals take you seriously. Especially if you have an invisible illness. Unfortunately there are many medical professionals out there who don't listen, and see themselves as having too much power that they belittle the client. I…