I have this friend who starts going on and on (and on!) about trauma after we have a few glasses of wine. Ah, what a drag! I…… Read more “Recognising effects of trauma”
Category: mental health
Mental Health Awareness week: Stress and hospital stays
Today marks the end of Mental Health Awareness week here in the UK. This year’s theme is stress, something many parents like me struggle with. A recent…… Read more “Mental Health Awareness week: Stress and hospital stays”
Respite (or lack of thereof)
Definition of respite (by Merriam Webster) 1: a period of temporary delay 2: an interval of rest or relief We all know having kids transforms your life.…… Read more “Respite (or lack of thereof)”
Who cares about the carer?
It’s been a challenging week with our household coming down with yet another bug, this time flooring all three of us. The sickness in our home seems…… Read more “Who cares about the carer?”
A year older, a year wiser (?)
It was my birthday this week. Not a big one, but an opportunity to look back and see what life has brought us last year and what…… Read more “A year older, a year wiser (?)”
24/7
If you ask a parent of medically complex child what their life is like they will often tell you it’s one step forward and two steps back…… Read more “24/7”
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
I know I am generally a bit of a lazy blogger and we have been busy with enjoying life with no surgeries planned, however, when I realised…… Read more “#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek”
