Laura’s Pen looks back at 2016, and forwards to her hopes for the next year… A year forward, a year …
The undiagnosis of my endometriosis
Okay, so my first sentence is going to contradict my headline: I’ve just been diagnosed with severe endometriosis. But I …
The benefits of rest in ME/CFS: swapping afternoon naps for regular rests
I am a member of several ME support groups on Facebook and it has shocked me on several occasions to …
Vintage charity catwalk show in aid of Invest in ME: Caterham, Surrey. April 2nd
Do you fancy attending a fabulous evening of vintage fashion whilst raising money for a deserving charity at the same …
Why you shouldn’t judge a disability by its visibility
I wanted to share a Facebook post that has been doing the rounds this week about a woman called Lauren …
Calling all UK people with ME and ME allies. I need 30 seconds of your time.
Update: this petition is closed but there’s a new petition to try and get the lack of effective treatment options …
I took the Chilli ME challenge for Invest in ME. Can you take the heat?
It has taken me a little while to post this to my blog, but this is me doing the Chilli …
My friend is raising money for Action for ME and RNLI
Just a quick post to say my lovely friend Rachel is running/swimming/cycling a triathlon in a couple of weeks and …
Thai massage: not for ME
Last week I learned two very important lessons. One: Thai massages are a lot more vigorous than I imagined. Two: …
A quick thanks…
This is just a quick post to say thank you to everyone who read, shared and commented on my last …