Time to catch up on the latest M.E. news headlines and blog updates from the community. So grab a cuppa and get comfy, there are many great articles ... Continue
This Week’s M.E. News – Week 42, 2019
Exploring The Garden And Our First Family BBQ In Years
Last year, at the end of Summer, we moved into this house that has a lovely little garden. It was the first time in years that I have ... Continue
Frequently Asked Questions About Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
As this community grows I get more and more questions about certain words or acronyms I use in my writing and graphics, so I thought I would create ... Continue
Help Fund Vital Services For People With M.E. In Africa Through Char’s Birthday Fundraiser
Did you know that with a small donation you could help fund vital support for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in Africa? It's true! My birthday is coming up ... Continue
Chronically Hopeful Award, September 2019
I am honoured to have been nominated for the Chronically Hopeful Award! And no, I did not create this award, the name is just a happy coincedence, although ... Continue
You Might Be An M.E. Sufferer If… (Part 1) Guest Post By David A Graham
I can't read this without a smile on my face and shaking my head in agreement. In this three-part series our guest author, David Graham, shares his humorous ... Continue
A Poem About Life With Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
August 8 is Severe M.E. Awareness Day. A day to give a voice to the millions of people around the world who are living in isolation and torment ... Continue
My 2019 WEGO Health Award Nomination – Best In Show: Facebook
I'm so honoured and grateful to be nominated once again for the WEGO Health Awards. Last year I was nominated for the Best In Show: Blog category, this ... Continue
Creating A Retreat Away From My Own Bedroom
Look at that beautiful Lily! Everyday there seems to be something new in the garden. It's constantly changing. I try to take a walk through the house daily, ... Continue
ME Warrior Of The Week: Brittany, Living With M.E. Since She Was 18 Years Old
I'm Brittany. I have suffered with ME since September 2013. It started 2 weeks before my 19th birthday. I was a University student studying psychology and linguistics, working ... Continue
ME Warrior Of The Week: Emma, Overcoming Stigma And Disbelief
In this new series I will be sharing stories from our beautifully resilient ME community. These chronic illness warriors are not only battling crippling symptoms everyday as they ... Continue
My Chronic Illness Story: How I Became Housebound With Severe M.E.
May is ME Awareness Month and once again I am participating in the virtual campaigns online to help raise awareness of this life-destroying illness called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Today ... Continue
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: How Can The Church Better Serve The Chronically Ill?
Today I am sharing a guest post by Shona Smith. I must admit, I have mixed feelings about this topic, but it is an important issue and needs ... Continue
Get Your Own Personalised Millions Missing Poster For ME Awareness Month
May is #MEAwarenessMonth and I thought, since many of us cannot go to the live #MillionsMissing events in person, I'd like to help my fellow people with ME ... Continue
Celebrating Life Despite Chronic Pain And Osteoporosis – A Day In The Life Of Lynley
Today I am excited to share Lynley's story. She has been living with chronic pain and osteoporosis for years and is sharing how her life has changed and ... Continue
Health And Fitness: A Week Before I Fell Ill With Severe Chronic Illness
Ironically my life was super busy and active during the weeks and months before the onset of what lead to my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosis. There seems to ... Continue
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