It’s ok to Rest!

Rest isn’t easy when there’s so much to do right? For me, although I’ve learnt this throughout my recovery, stopping & resting is so tough to practise! When one wobbly step zaps so much of my energy, the prospect of stopping until my body can run seems crazy. I...

2019 End Of Year News

Looking back at 2019 so far.. Wow – I cant believe its already nearly Christmas 2019! This year has certainly passed by quickly. It’s been filled with so many opportunities, personally and professionally. Once again, I am so grateful for the opportunities...

Cheers – Acknowledge & Celebrate!

Stopping to celebrate and acknowledge achieving a mini milestone is so important but often hard. Especially when what you’ve achieved is seemingly simple or normal for many! But vital to sustain our motivation & simultaneously educate those around us re the...

Let Fear Fuel Possibility

Relearning to walk has become a constant battle for me. Despite bi-weekly stints at Epworth Rehabilitation, balancing whilst moving and co-ordinating my limbs still remains so difficult. However, since my regular sessions I have experienced definite physical and...

The Truth about Hidden Disabilities

Sure, I have glasses, a limp and a walking frame. I even have an ataxic tremor and a speech impediment. Whilst these are daily difficulties I experience, it’s the ‘invisible’ side-effects like my pain, fatigue and visual issues that are harder to contend with. Because...