Laura’s Pen lists ten things that become normal when you’re chronically ill, which really aren’t normal, such as having to rest …
What if? A poem about living with chronic illness
Laura’s Pen performs a chronic illness poem about the misconceptions healthy people sometimes have about her life… This is a chronic …
If you could only do one thing every day, what would it be?
Laura’s Pen uses a “One thing every day” analogy to explain how restrictive life is with a chronic illness… This …
But you don’t look sick?! – A letter on why I hide my illness
Laura’s Pen’s open letter to people who say: “But you don’t look sick,”, explaining why she hides her illness… Dear …
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 …
A printable version of the ME adventures comic
Last month, when I posted my comic ME adventures comic, which showed how energy and exertion worked in ME compared …
Ten things I wish I knew when I first became chronically ill
When you first get ill, it’s scary. You’re used to going to the doctor and them quickly being able to tell you what’s wrong. But with most illnesses that become chronic, this is not the case, you go through a long period of anxiety…
For black dress day I’d like to share this photo and my story with you
I just wanted to share this post with you guys that I put on my Facebook page in honour of …
Help the millions missing protest (from home)
On May 25th people with ME and ME allies will be gathering at a few key locations around the world to protest the millions missing from work, school and society because of ME and the lack of funding and research it receives…
The M.E. Adventures comic: energy and exertion #MEawareness
Laura’s Pen presents a comic for ME Awareness that demonstrates the difference between energy and exertion in a healthy person and …