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For ME Awareness Day, I really wanted to share something I recently saw in an ME/CFS support group that really put into words what so many of us struggle to explain every single day. The original writer kindly said it could be shared, and I immediately knew it was something that deserved to reach more people who suffer from this debilitating chronic illness.
Mother’s Day 2026 arrives this March here in the UK, and somehow it always feels like it comes around faster than expected. If you’re starting to think about thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas, this guide is here to make choosing something special that little bit easier.
I didn’t originally plan on sharing this here, but after posting something similar on Facebook and receiving so many kind, understanding replies, I realised there might be others who need to hear they’re not alone. So I’m sharing it here too – a little glimpse into what life looks like right now while living with chronic fatigue and the mental health struggles that come with it.
My reading and listening during September increased ever so slightly in comparison to August. The boys went back to school, so I had more time for audiobooks without distractions. I’m hoping I’ll manage to keep up with this again in October, although I do need to increase it a little for the rest of the year to complete my reading challenge!
My reading and listening during August matched July due to it being the summer holidays and my fatigue being even worse with the boys being at home. We also had our annual summer holiday so I didn’t read or listen much – I was either exploring or sleeping!