Once upon a time,
I discovered how much I loved writing and telling stories;
I love crochet.
I love unity.
I love being a woman.
I love ageing my way.
I love my ordinary little life.
This blog is those things smashed together.
I try each day to notice the small precious magical moments. Everyday magic is always there; it will mean something different to each of us, but it’s there in the moments that are nothing & everything, all at once.
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Let’s Normalise Ageing; Because Being Over Fifty Is Magical
Can We Take a Moment to Celebrate Ageing? Can we take a moment to celebrate all the beautiful, natural features that come with ageing? I’m talking about the sagging, the smile lines, the broken…
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How to make Wool Goddess Timeless Tilly crochet blanket
Making a granny square crochet blanket is so soothing and relaxing due to the repetitive nature of the stitches. No complicated patterns to follow and total mindfulness. Not sure how to make a Granny…
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A Prolapse-Safe Fibre Plan: Supporting Your Bowels Without Strain After a Colpoperineorrhaphy
A Prolapse-Safe Fibre Plan: Supporting Your Bowels Without Strain One of the most common questions I’m asked since opening up about prolapse is this: “How do I eat enough fibre without making things worse?”…
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Understanding Posterior Prolapse Repair & Colpoperineorrhaphy: Making Sense of My Surgery and Recovery
Last week I had surgery to reconstruct my pelvic floor. And, being very much me, I went into full research mode. Before this, I honestly wasn’t very aware that this kind of surgery even…
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Why I Use a Walking Stick
One of the things I get asked about often, sometimes directly, sometimes in quiet glances, is why I use a walking stick. I understand the curiosity. I don’t always look like someone who needs…
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Sitting With Vulnerability: A Life Update
I wanted to share a little life update, because I genuinely class you all as friends, and it would feel strange, almost dishonest, not to be open here. I’m going back into hospital next…
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Things I Whisper to Myself When My Mind Won’t Settle
There are moments when my mind feels louder than the world around me. Thoughts pile up, urgency creeps in, and suddenly everything feels like it needs fixing right now. In those moments, logic rarely…
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Living Seasonally With Fibromyalgia
For a long time, I thought my body was broken. Every winter, I slowed down. Every cold snap made my body ache more, my muscles burn, my energy drain away as if someone had…
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Why an Energy-Tracking App Isn’t for Me (Even Though It’s a Good Idea)
Someone recently suggested I try a new app designed to help people with chronic illnesses manage their energy levels. On paper, it makes perfect sense. The app is called Visible, and it’s designed for…
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Choosing the Right Mattress for Back Pain Relief
A good night’s sleep starts long before you drift off, it begins with the mattress you lie on. When it comes to caring for your back, your bed isn’t a luxury item; it’s a…
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Why Cold Feet Can Ease Fibromyalgia Pain: The Science Behind the Relief
Since my Fibromyalgia diagnosis many years ago I am very self aware of my body and the new little coping mechanisms I have developed. Often I don’t notice the things I do as they…
“Making time for crafting isn’t just a creative act. It’s an act of self-care. It’s saying, “I matter. My well-being matters.” It’s choosing peace over pressure. Presence over performance.”
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