It’s all been quiet on Laura’s Pen. What terrible tragedy has befouled me? Never fear! It’s all been good news. …
Spoonie Beauty Hacks no.3: Disguise those split ends
Laura’s latest instalment of the funny Spoonie Beauty Hacks series… You might have missed it, but recently I made two …
Spoonie Beauty Hacks: Funny Hacks for Those with Low Energy
A collection of funny how-to guides for beauty problems, aimed at those who are chronically ill… A while ago I …
Five things I don’t tell people about living with chronic pain
It’s hard to explain what it’s like to live with chronic pain, and a lot of the suffering is hidden …
I Believe You: three powerful words for the chronically ill
Sometimes, you feel alone in your suffering and misunderstood. Sometimes, all you need is someone to say they believe you… …
14 things you SHOULD say to your chronically ill friend
Laura’s Pen asked the chronic illness community what they would like their friends to say to them, here are their …
The challenge of blogging with a chronic illness
Laura’s Pen explains the challenges of blogging when you are chronically ill… It is no secret that I’m a chronic …
Why the UK election is important to the sick and disabled
If you are in the U.K. And registered to vote, please use that vote on June 8th. This is why …
When self-doubt makes you question your own illness
How self-doubt nearly stopped me finding an important diagnosis… I have found myself having a very similar conversation with …
Why I’ll be celebrating my victories instead of mourning time lost to illness on my 30th birthday
Laura Chamberlain explains why her 30th birthday will be tainted with grief and how she’s trying to change her mindset …