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Writing a letter to my dear friend, Eliza.

Feeling included and able to join in is not always as easy as it should be. The Edinburgh Fringe has always been a joy but when my ME is bad it hasn't always been achieveable. Here's how two comedians, Nick Helm and Moses Storm helped me get my Fringe back, one from the comfort of my own sofa, the other with an invitation to join the perfect cult.

If you’ve had issues with anxiety when going for your smear tests, here are some pieces of advice I have learnt that have helped me.

After a great evening listening to 5 local writers share their experiences about writing as part of Lynette Gray’s series on creativity, I’m inspired to share my own takeaways from the evening and get creative with my own writing!

Well thought out accessiblity and inclusivity makes such a huge difference for many people. I have been venturing out more recently and there were two venues in particular who showed great and not so great examples of this.

Working on major projects can be a stressful experience, here’s what I’ve learned about protecting your mental health as you work to deliver your objective.

If you are working with someone who suffers from a condition that involves chronic fatigue, how can you learn what that means and how best you can support them or at least not make things worse for them! Here’s my thoughts on working with spoonies.

Employers do love to ask about how you’ve handled challenging situations at interview so would 2020 provide the ultimate interview question?

In my opinion, no, or rather it could, but it really, really shouldn’t. Here’s why…

Throughout lockdown I’ve been making crochet squares to capture and remember many of the events and themes of 2020 and Covid-19. Everything from Tiger King and Sourdough Starters to Captain Tom, Lockdown and R Rates.

One of my lockdown entertainment activities has been binging on Netflix documentaries. Here’s a round up of what I’ve been watching.

Lots of great ideas being posted online but sometimes it’s hard to pick what to do or remember what you saw so here’s a few wheels of fun ideas!

Sometimes it’s just about enjoying the little things in life and that’s exactly what MeggieMoggyMoo is doing on Instagram by celebrating lots of random days throughout the year.

More easy plastic free changes I’ve been making, this time it’s all about skin and hair care.

Valentine’s day didn’t start of particularly happy but thanks to my lovely friends, there was a lot to smile about by the end of the day.

With a bulging bookshelf, 2020’s reading list practically read itself! See which books I’ve planned out for this year and what reviews I give them when I’m done.

After being inspired by an author’s advice, my friend Eliza and I challenge each other to some creative writing and learn all about “unpacking the thought”

Fatigue, Pain, Anxiety and Depression. One at a time is bad enough but when they gang up on you it really isn’t a fair fight.

Diary of a Bookseller | Confessions of a Bookseller | Shaun Bythell

Two of my favourite books. Written in diary form, these books take you through a year in the life of bookseller and bookshop owner Shaun Bythell. You’ll get to know a host of characters from the shop and Scotland’s nation book town, Wigtown. An absolute joy to read.

I’ve missed out on a lot during my ME flare, including trips to the theatre. Recently I tried watching live theatre streamed into the cinema. Would this be a combination I could both manage and enjoy?