Pain is an inevitable part of the human experience. More than that, it is actually a key element of our survival. It is designed to be a… Read more “How to Love Someone Who is in Pain”
I Had Forgotten What It Felt Like to Have a Body Free From Pain
About two weeks ago, a very strange thing happened. I woke up one morning and realised I had no pain in my body. This had happened once… Read more “I Had Forgotten What It Felt Like to Have a Body Free From Pain”
Can I Have My Cake and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Too?
I’ve been asking myself this question a lot lately. It all started the other day when my boyfriend asked me what I would truly want to eat… Read more “Can I Have My Cake and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Too?”
Finding Purpose in Pain
When people ask me what it’s like to have chronic pain, I often describe it as being like having a huge, flashing neon sign in your brain… Read more “Finding Purpose in Pain”
What is Your Body Saying No To?
It seems like each week I discover a new rabbit hole of natural healing possibilities to research. It can be overwhelming sometimes but mostly it gives… Read more “What is Your Body Saying No To?”
Emotional Self-Care During a Pain Flare
As I continue on my natural healing journey, I have been experiencing a lot of pain-free times lately and have been off heavy painkillers for about six… Read more “Emotional Self-Care During a Pain Flare”
The Pure Magic of an Emotional Support Animal
She snuggles up to me to remind me I’m always supported. She meows for breakfast to make sure I get up for my morning self-care practices. She… Read more “The Pure Magic of an Emotional Support Animal”
You Can’t Rush Your Healing (And Other Lessons From Chronic Illness)
I have always believed that things happen for a reason. Actually, I’m even more “woo-woo” than that – I believe our souls choose to have certain human experiences in this life in order to grow and evolve. (Even if it’s not true, it gives me so much peace and allows me to let others have their own journey, so I am happy to keep believing!) But I have to be honest and say during this illness there have been times when this belief wavered. I tried and tried to find the “lesson”, the reason for me being sick and in pain. I thought that once I found the lesson, I would get better. This resulted in me getting more and more frustrated when I couldn’t figure it out and my symptoms continued to worsen. But I have since realised that the lessons actually don’t come from resisting, fighting or beating this illness – the truest, deepest lessons have come from accepting the pain, accepting the illness and flowing with it. As Trevor Hall says, darkness has it’s teachings.
How to Prepare for Laparoscopic Surgery
I’m a big researcher. I love nothing more than disappearing down an information rabbit hole on a particular subject I’m interested in. So, when it became apparent… Read more “How to Prepare for Laparoscopic Surgery”
My Endo-Healing Morning Routine
Today marks six weeks since my laparoscopic surgery and in a magical turn of events, over the last few days I have begun to experience pain-free mornings… Read more “My Endo-Healing Morning Routine”
