Let’s Talk About The IC Diet

I first wrote about The IC Diet in October 2016. I was still getting my head around IC and desperately trying to make sense of it all. I spent hours Googling and the more I read, the less I wanted to eat. I started the diet hoping it would help cure my broken bladder but …

Happy Anniversary

This time last year, I was waking up from my anaesthetic being told I had Interstitial Cystitis. It's one of those moments I'll never forget and the past twelve months have been a crazy journey of acceptance, hope, courage and strength.   I've spent the past year doing everything I can to get myself healthier. …

I Love Me

Valentines Day. Love it or hate it, the 14th of February cannot be ignored. The shops are full of tacky cards, overpriced flowers and cuddly toys. I especially hate the ugly stuffed animals that cost double the price just because they're holding a heart emblazoned with "I Love You" (apologies if you're a fan). My …

Relationships vs Singledom

Hands up who has a chronic illness and has spent more hours than they care to admit worrying about their partner or being able to find one? I see lots of hands in the air, including mine. Like good vs evil or batman vs superman, we are all left pondering the battle of relationships vs …

Here’s to 2017!

I'm not a believer in all this "New Year, New Me" crap. When the clock strikes midnight, things aren't going to magically change. Life isn't a Cinderella story and I've never morphed into the clean eating, fitness addict I always promised myself. I'm not making any New Years resolutions but do hope that 2017 has …