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The Reluctant Spoonie Learning to live with Chronic illness
28 Mar
Newly Diagnosed

What Is A Spoonie?

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This is a question that I asked myself when I started doing research into chronic illness. It took me a long time to accept that...
03 Jul
Crafts Sustainable Living Tutorials

Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern (Free)

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I know that you all love my turtle amis and I've made a very special turtle for plastic-free July as well as writing up a...
26 Jun
Lifestyle Reviews

My Thoughts On…Me Before You (Book)

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Overall, this book views disability in a negative light and does not provide the representation that those of us with disabilities need in film and...
12 Jun
Lifestyle POTS

Living with POTS Part 3: A Spoonie Wedding

by The Reluctant Spoonie
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An hour in an MRI machine is enough for anyone to realise that they are properly sick and their illness is not just ‘in their...
09 Jun
Fiction

[Fiction] ‘Don’t Let the Buggers Win’: Sci-Fi Short

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This piece is based off one of our creative writing prompts. Check them out here. Submit your own story by email to thereluctantspoonie@gmail.com “Its half...
05 Jun
Chronic Fatigue Crafts Crochet Lifestyle

How Crafts Can Aid Healing from Chronic Illness

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The repetitive motion of crocheting was calming and familiar. It gave me something to focus on whilst I waited for my next doctor's appointment.
01 Jun
Lifestyle

Accessible Anti-Racism Resources

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Even if you've been out of education for several years, there's still time to learn about black history, white privilege and anti-racism.
29 May
Lifestyle

M.E Awareness Month 2020: 10 Years with M.E

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I got very ill very quickly when I was 13, becoming mostly bedbound in just a few months. Over the following five years I slowly...
26 May
Chronic Pain Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed

What is Fibromyalgia?

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Many fibromyalgia patients are told that they simply need to ‘get on with it’ and aren’t always made aware of the range of treatments available...
22 May
Chronic Fatigue Education and Studying Lifestyle

M.E Awareness Month 2020: Recovery and Remission From Childhood M.E.

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When I first met my husband, he was like every other 18-year old boy I came across during fresher’s week: energetic, drunk and chatty. We...
08 May
Chronic Fatigue Education and Studying Lifestyle

5 Study Hacks for Students with Brain Fog

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Brain fog is the biggest barrier for those with chronic illness who wish to study. It can make concentrating in class a challenge, it can...