Phew! What a long and challenging Easter holiday we have had. My youngest daughter has found the past two weeks quite difficult emotionally. We ended the school term with some very sad news about the death of one of our … Continue reading
Life is very challenging for my five-year-old daughter. She has been busy at school, her little brain is growing and filling with knowledge, and her body is doing the same. We cannot keep up with the amount of food she … Continue reading
Today is my Mum’s 60th birthday, and I want to share a little message of love from her children – this is from me, my brother and my sister: Mum, we love you more than we can ever express. You … Continue reading
My parents are growing older, and I have friends who are grieving for the loss of their parents. Death is suddenly at the forefront of my mind, but not in a frightening way. It is something I must face up … Continue reading
I heard on the radio that today has been named “Blue Monday” because it is a low point of the new year, when people are back in the work routine, skint after Christmas, and have nothing to do with their … Continue reading
Hello! Are you back to school and work today after a nice Christmas holiday? Perhaps you continued to work all through Christmas, so nothing is different. Perhaps you have an extra day off and don’t return to school until tomorrow. … Continue reading
Happy New Year! I know you might by wondering why I ask such a strange question in the title, but I have a point, and here it is: are you still searching for The One? Or maybe just The One … Continue reading
Happy New Year, my friends! I trust that you enjoyed a relaxing festive holiday, and that you are ready for the New Year. Usually I would use this time to plan all of my ambitions for the next twelve months, … Continue reading
Hello there, how are your festivities going? We enjoyed a lovely, relaxed Christmas and Boxing Day at home, and this year it is all about the crafty gifts. I received a new mindfulness colouring book and a set of pencils, … Continue reading
Merry Christmas, my friends! I have spent the weekend with my family, and in true Hargreaves tradition (my maiden name), I sat up late and watched a scary ghost movie with my mum on Saturday night. It was Winchester, if … Continue reading
The Redefined Reader
Now working part-time, volunteers part-time. Cares what happens to UK society full-time
A blog about chronic illness and chronic pain life
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