As a young girl I spent a lot of time daydreaming about the future, my future - and how perfect everything was going to be 'by then'. Watching cheesy American teen movies about the toils of high school students for rich, white, and straight cis women gave me a highly unrealistic expectation of what my [...]
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I feel it in my bones (announcement)
May 9 - "This past weekend has been rough - my body feels like it's falling apart beneath my skin, uncontrollable; fighting against itself - the epitome of connective tissue disorder." Warm weather is a rarity in northern England, so I try my very best to go into the garden whenever my PoTS and ME [...]
“Disabled people have sex?”
In March and April I had the amazing opportunity to write blog posts for Intimately - an accessible and inclusive underwear company. Both posts centred around sex with disability - the first about embracing one's sexuality with a disability, and the second about navigating sex with disability. Photo credit: Hannah Todd Photography This blog post [...]
From Sweats to Suspenders
I think we can all simultaneously agree that it has been a difficult few months, as we're navigating a situation which the majority of us have never experienced before. At first it seemed almost surreal, like it was a strange parallel dystopian universe - however now it's something that I am finding myself slowly [...]
When it all gets a bit much
CW: infertility Hello Blooms, It's a f*cking weird time to be alive huh? THE END No I'm only pulling your leg - however this pretty much sums up the alternate reality we seem to be existing in; almost like we're floating in space, waiting to wake up from this bloody nightmare. I'm having a bit [...]
Can someone tell me what’s going on?!
Hello Blooms this blog post is going to be regarding how the pandemic has affected me, and how I'm trying to stay sane. A few days ago I published 'Head above water' in which I discussed the importance of safeguarding the vulnerable, and I received a positive response - so I must thank you for [...]
Finding Strength in Stripes: A collaborative piece sharing the stories of those with EDS/HSD
My love for writing has been a constant throughout my life, however, it wasn't until March 2018 that I decided to turn this passion into an active hobby in order to share my experience with issues concerning topics close to my heart. Fast-forward to the present day and I have had the privilege of meeting [...]
Gene me up Scotty
Hello Blooms, Firstly, I wish to take a moment to thank the individuals who reached out and said such positive things about my last blog post, Journaling and Riding the Depression Wave (w/ exercises). Secondly, you'll be pleased to know storm Doris has come to an end and it goes without saying I am beyond [...]
OI, 2020! What kind of f*ckery is this?
Hello Blooms, This shall be kept short and sweet as I haven't much to say other than happy new year, and I hope y'all had a fabulous Christmas (if you celebrate that is). 2019 was a rollercoaster of a year, as many years are for people with chronic illness and mental health difficulties. However, overall [...]
Bloom’s recommended – Letter to Pain Management — tearydawn
I don’t know how to articulate my feelings and experiences in the small amount of time that we’re allotted. I wish I could take you home for a few days to see exactly what my life is like and what I go through. It’s not obvious in a half hour appointment where I’m simply sitting […] [...]
