Surviving the Christmas Anxiety
There were no plans to write this post today. I guess I figured I was taking as much time off over the festive period as someone who does a lot…
Coping with Christmas whilst recovering from an eating disorder
Christmas can be a tricky time of year for many people. Whilst it’s typically known as the “Season of Joy” – coping with Christmas whilst recovering from an eating disorder…
Zero Waste Christmas Wrapping
The festive season is primarily known for being a time of giving……gifts, love, time – spent with those we care about. But that isn’t all we are giving is it?…
The Birthdays That Autism Forgot
On the 29th November, my son turned eight. Eight years in and this doesn’t seem to be getting any easier. I think back to that blissfully ignorant first birthday, before…
Dying to be thin – Laxative abuse in eating disorders
*TRIGGER WARNING – This post discusses the abuse of laxatives as an eating disorder behaviour. If you feel that reading this may be potentially triggering for you then please do…
Travels with Autism – An Unofficial Guide
I remember the day I found out that my son Charlie had autism. I mean I already knew of course; the assessments had been going on for two and a…