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.
What My Sick Days Taught Me About Real Rest (It’s Not What You Think)
This morning, before I’d even opened my eyes, I knew.Not from a calendar reminder or a “you’re due for a flare-up” ping. Just the weight of my own body. Heavy. Cement-heavy. Fire-in-my-veins heavy. Welcome to the delightful surprise party that is chronic illness. No...
Pain, Rain, and Bugsy: When Your Body Says No
Chronic illness flare, MS pain, rain-soaked roads, and a defiant dog. A raw dispatch from the frontlines of one brutal morning.
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.
Fuel the rebel research, buy me a cuppa ☕
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Pain, Rain, and Bugsy: When Your Body Says No
Chronic illness flare, MS pain, rain-soaked roads, and a defiant dog. A raw dispatch from the frontlines of one brutal morning.
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.
Dreams, IUDs, and a Digital Aunty: Notes From a Tired Brain
Call me old-fashioned, but I want to hug the people I love. Not just double-tap their faces on a screen.
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