Over the past six years, I have spent more than my fair share of time in hospital beds, medical scans and doctor surgeries. If anyone had...

Dear younger self, There are so many lessons that life has to offer you. From a young age you are going to learn that life is not fair at...

I’ve struggled a fair bit mentally at the hands of my chronic illnesses. Sadly poor mental health can be a side effect of having a...

Pain We all feel it at some point Some more than others But it’s there, lingering Pain watches us And waits Like wolves waiting for prey...

Living with a chronic illness can often feel like working a full-time job - the kind of job without lunch breaks, weekends off, vacation...

When I was growing up, I thought I was a fairly typical child. Sure, I had my “things,” but so did other children. My legs would hurt...

Soft and sun-kissed Thick black lines Connect my heart's ink To my body's canvas But if you pay close attention, You will see scars...

Dear younger self, Where do I start? You will go through many trials and tribulations in the future but don't fear. They will be life...

Having an invisible illness is almost cruel. You carry a ball and chain around with you everyday, but you’re the only one who knows about...

When I was in the process of being diagnosed, I felt so alone. None of my other friends had a chronic illness, so I had no one to talk...