Slow-paced life, but finding joy every day Always tired, usually in pain Loves writing, nature, swimming #fibromyalgia #spoonie #chronicillness #blogger

Joined January 2019
Living with #chronicpain since 2009, I’ve been diagnosed with multiple conditions, including chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety. I’m not any of these medical diagnoses. I’m who I am as a person. Pain or a diagnosis doesn’t define me.
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Lavender's Blue, Dilly Dilly... Read the post: ailishsinclair.com/2025/06/l… Current writing research has taken me to the 17th century, and this folk song that has its origins in that time, is in my mind. The older versions are a little earthier… #MondayBlogs
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Want to connect with other writers & bloggers? Participate in #MondayBlogs | created by @RachelintheOC / @BadRedheadMedia vist.ly/3n7hjti 10K-15K people participate. Weekly Blog Posts only No promo (books, products, or services) No motivational /inspirational quotes
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It's time for #MondayBlogs again, so here's my offering for the week! rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.…
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“Healing involves discomfort. But so is refusing to heal. And over time, refusing to heal is always more #painful.” – Resmaa Menakem. And #healing goes beyond just a blanket term for '#illness'. Sending good thoughts for the week! buff.ly/1ML1DKl #MondayBlogs #SelfLove
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Five Powerful Lessons I Learned Teaching A Blogging Workshop For a Year | @RachelintheOC ow.ly/F6TX50TULKk Writers are amazing, creative, and interesting, even though most think they’re not. #MondayBlogs
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New blog -Embracing the Light: Summer Solstice Reflections..."Living with fibro taught me to pay closer attn to..my body & the natural world. Marking moments creates anchors in what can sometimes feel like a blur of symptom management & daily challenges" wp.me/pcOe6i-zc
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Beautiful roadside poppies on this morning's very slow, sweaty run #running #flowersonX #fibromyalgia #spoonie #healingnature
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Questions sent in for our Q&A session 15th June 2025 Watch video for the answers sent in from patients and healthcare professionals youtube.com/watch?v=YmyInAtB… Keith Meldrum #SelfmgtLIVING-Works
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"#Writing for the blog has reacquainted me with my #passion; I have come to realise that it is a positive act which brings me #joy, and that I should never betray something that precious through neglect": buff.ly/vTrTMuK #MondayBlogs #SelfLove
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"For people who live with #ChronicPain, this seeps into all facets of their life like a slow poison. It disables one function after another, switches off mental and #emotional #connections, and corrupts all the rules of life.": buff.ly/StMh5Ua #MondayBlogs #MentalHealth
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The Orange Ball Tree: Buddleia Globosa ailishsinclair.com/2025/06/t… The orange ball tree (no giggling at the back) has a very brief flowering season. The globes brown up in days, but they’re quite stunning and the bees love them. #MondayBlogs
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Celebrating Average in (park)running and life when you have a chronic illness "for those of us managing...invisible illnesses, showing up is often the victory..." wp.me/pcOe6i-yU #MondayBlogs #Fibromyalgia #chronicillness #running
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“Because my #flareups are usually triggered by #emotional #stress, I try and prevent & deal with it as much as possible by carrying out activities such as yoga & #meditation..these help to #calm my mind, so I can cope better with any problems that arise.”: buff.ly/xEA7Omx
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Pinning my @ThereForME_UK blog on rest and grief in chronic illness - and how social attitudes towards rest changed depending on whether I was seen as an athlete or a patient. It really means a lot that it’s resonated. Thank you to everyone who’s read and shared. 🔗in⬇️tweet
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Celebrating Average in (park)running and life when you have a chronic illness #fibromyalgia #chronicillness #spoonie #running #fibro wp.me/pcOe6i-yU
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