Life as a Butterfly obsessed with living!
How surviving Leukaemia showed me that within me lay an better person
I came across this quote recently by French poet Marcel Proust, I've always been a lover of quotes, through good and bad times I have often found that they speak the very words I have in my own mind. Words have always been a part of me, ever since I was a young child when… Continue reading Be grateful to those who lift you up
Life after cancer
In the past the concept of mindset was not something I had given much thought to and it was not something I particularly believed in either. However, over the past couple of years my beliefs have changed considerably and it wasn't until recently that I started to understand that this process is known by some… Continue reading How cancer can change your mindset in a positive way
When I was very suddenly diagnosed with blood cancer my life went into a spin, with a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, questions and fears so I can safely say that it was hugely life changing and I didn’t know where to turn. My life has remained changed three years on but in many positive ways… Continue reading How helping others can help you live with Leukaemia
So recently I have been invited to become a regular contributor to the Huffington Post blogging community which I am honoured to have accepted. Here are the links to my blogs approved and shared by them; Being in remission isn't all it's cracked up to be Telling your child about your Leukaemia Diagnosis What the… Continue reading My Huffington Post Blogs
So 70 years ago the NHS was born, 70 years is a massive achievement and it has saved the lives of thousands of people since its birth, that is something no one can deny and doesn’t seem to get the same publicity as the negatives. The NHS provides many things that most people take for… Continue reading The NHS saved my life – I want my story to highlight its successes
I've written an article for The Huffington Post UK about how it feels to be in remission from Leukaemia Click here to read ~ ~ ~ Remission isn't all its cracked up to be
When I was in that hospital room with what I thought was some sort of infection and the consultant came in with tears in her eyes to tell me I actually had a very aggressive form of Leukaemia and that they would need to treat it aggressively, starting that very same day.
Cancer has a profound effect on your life in many ways, the ripple effect seems to go on and on and on. Before you become part of this world you have no idea it will change you and how you see your life going forward. There's no denying that the emotions attached to a cancer… Continue reading What Cancer has taught me about friendships
A while ago I was asked by Healthy Magazine to share my experience with chemotherapy and I was happy to do so. I've always been open and honest about my Leukaemia journey and through this I have been contacted many times by others who, after reading my story, have felt touched or comforted. I am… Continue reading What it feels like to have chemotherapy
