
Kate
I’ve spent two decades navigating chronic illness, mental health, and self-recovery. This blog is where I share what’s real—no perfection, just honesty, growth, and community. You’re not alone here.
The Comfort of a Clan: Why It Still Takes a Village
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you have to do everything alone? This heartfelt post explores the power of community, the struggle to ask for help, and what it really means to find your tribe when living with chronic illness.
Alone Together: The Loneliness Crisis No One Wants to Admit
It’s 2:47 a.m. and I’m scrolling through Instagram, watching strangers toast champagne in Santorini, cuddle golden retrievers, and post “raw” captions that somehow still feel filtered. I’m not sad, exactly. But I’m not okay, either. I’m lonely. And I know I’m not...
When a Lupus Flare Lit My Creative Fire
Jonas, 32, Dublin I was halfway through my master’s in architecture, you know, living on coffee and blind optimism, when the rheumatologist slapped the words “systemic lupus erythematosus” on my file. Cheers, doc. Overnight my wrists puffed up like angry balloons, and...
Autumn in Stellenbosch: A Healing Season for Trauma Recovery
Discover how the beauty of autumn in Stellenbosch mirrors the trauma healing journey—with fire-red trees, grounding sensory experiences, and permission to slow down and let go.
The Overthinker’s Survival Kit: 5 Things I Use When My Brain Won’t Shut Up
Overthinking isn’t quirky; it’s exhausting. Here’s my personal, no-BS survival kit for calming an anxious mind, featuring puzzles, poetry, and one very wise dog.
Why Your Best Friend’s Diet Makes You Feel Like Shit
Your friend’s “miracle” diet might make you miserable. Here’s why listening to your own body beats any one-size-fits-all food gospel.
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“You Don’t Look Disabled”: The Reality of Living with an Invisible Illness
Today, I had a horrible experience in town — and sadly, it’s one that many people with invisible disabilities know all too well. I parked in a disabled bay. I’m allowed to. I live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, degenerative illness that affects me every...
Why I Left Low-Carb: My Real Experience with Banting, Body Image, and Healing
Why I Left Banting: A Real Talk on Dieting, MS & Self-Healin
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