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Trying...to 'holiday' with chronic pain

A word on "getting a break"

A word on “the holidays”. Or getting “a break” or some “time away or off”. I would LOVE that. But it’s not really possible at the moment. Sharing as I know millions of others can relate. We live for the moments in between.
We just don’t know when or if they are coming.
It doesn’t mean there won’t be laughter and light - but much of it for those in the painful know - will take more effort than it should. Much more. Altering the entire experience of the festive period. It is, what it is. But here I am trying to make the unseen, seen - for anyone who might need it.

Living with endometriosis and adenomyosis is the definition of trying - what this space, this newsletter and home for some of my thoughts that I created nearly two years ago, is all about.

I shared this video over on Instagram a few days ago and the response has been overwhelming. A lot of people say it articulated something for them they didn’t know how to - so I wanted to share it here in a bid to reach others who might need it. Please share with someone if you think it might help during this Twixmas time.

Sending love, strength, wit and damson gin. It’s epic.

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