My new YouTube channel series! A bit late to the party! However, my new YouTube series is now up and running after months of wanting to do it! Once a month, I will be interviewing chronically ill parents, ostomates, those who suffer with mental health and also interviewing those who have struggled and do struggle... Continue Reading →
Danni’s Birth Story
Danni, 26 shares her traumatic birth story to raise awareness for other pregnant women. Danni is one of my best friends whom I met through the Colostomy UK support group via Facebook. We have been eachother's rocks through our pregnancies and everything that she has been through, we have gone through together! *please note any... Continue Reading →
What’s Your Story? Meet Abbie!
My name is Abbie Louise Crystal, I'm 26 and I live in South Wales. I’m a model influencer and blogger. I live at home with my mum and dad and we have a beautiful little blue staffy called Nico, he is 5 almost 6 and I wouldn’t be without him! He’s been there through thick... Continue Reading →
Trilogy of Chronic Illness Stories Part 2
Ashley's Story I grew up in Skye and then moved to Norfolk in 2002. I had a really normal childhood without any health problems until 2011 when I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I then had major surgery for a stoma in 2016 which was a huge shock to me but I am really glad... Continue Reading →
Trilogy of Chronic Illness stories Part 1
Hey, My names Aron and what you see is what you get! I'm a happy fun loving going person but that's just on the outside, on the inside it's a different story.......if you are a frequent reader of this blog then you will understand about what I'm going to say next. I have Crohns Disease... Continue Reading →
Whats Your Story? Meet Double BagginIt!
Danielle Gulden and Joe Teeters are IBD warriors and both have permanent ileostomies. They’re comedians, speakers and advocates for other ostomates and chronically ill people! Danielle has had Ulcerative Colitis (a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease which affects the large bowel) for over twenty-six years, diagnosed at 23 years old (She was originally misdiagnosed with... Continue Reading →
Aberdeenshire Barbers Volunteer at NHS
Two barbers from Hombre in Aberdeenshire, Liam and and Brandon have been assisting the elderly and ill patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary once a week. Liam Robertson (23) who has been there for 4 years, came up with the idea to assist patients at ARI that are unable to leave the hospital with Brandan Milne... Continue Reading →
The Mental Health Taboo With Pregnancy
After watching Loose Women, a celeb dating star Anna Williamson talked about her mental health before pregnancy, during and after the birth of her first child. Anna was extremely brave in talking about something that society has a set perspective on when it comes to pregnancy and having a family which is that pregnancy should... Continue Reading →
What’s Your Story? Meet Lisa!
Lisa (37) was diagnosed at age 21 with Crohn's Disease. During Lisa's time with Crohn's Disease, she has had to endure 7 surgeries, 3 abscesses, 1 drain, numerous hospital stays (longest one being 5 months) and many complications, infections and procedures all whilst working full time as a nurse. For the past 10 years Lisa... Continue Reading →
Funny Stories With A Chronic Illness
Brenda and myself wanted to a blog about the funny things of being chronically ill, to make others laugh. You never know when someone may be feeling a little down and need a good laugh! In various chronic illness groups via Facebook, I asked people if they would like to share their funny moments with... Continue Reading →
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