Comments on: For The ‘In-Betweeners’: The Invisible Challenges Of Moderate Chronic Illness https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/ Theatre, books and life with chronic illness Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Cathelijne Filippo https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-15891 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:39:07 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-15891 What a good way to put it ‘in-betweener’. Thank you for this piece! I can certainly relate! I’m on a slightly more severe side of in-betweener as some years ago. It seems like a bit of a spectrum we can move up and downwards on. Let’s hope it moves upwards again soon.

]]> By: Veronica https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-4098 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:39:04 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-4098 I know this is an old post but really made me feel seen, thanks ❤️

]]> By: Pippa Stacey https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-4058 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:26:19 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-4058 In reply to Katie.

Thank you for reading and for your kind words Katie! Definitely not alone – sending only good wishes your way xx

]]> By: Katie https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-4055 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:27:56 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-4055 Thank you from a fellow inbetweener. I am grateful to be at the ‘mild’ end of the spectrum but it still impacts every area of my life and it feels hard some days to see how I will ever improve/recover whilst I have to force myself through part-time work each week. I appreciate your posts and it helps to feel less alone.

]]> By: Julie Holliday https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-3414 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:44:15 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-3414 Hi Pippa,

I’m an inbetweener to. I’m self employed, so that I can manage my work around my well-being, but I don’t earn nearly enough to support myself and can only survive by living with my retired parents. It is frustrating, but like you, most of the time I just accept what is and make the most of it, grateful for the privilege of having a family safety net. I’m glad you’re shining a light on this side of it though. It’s important to raise awareness! Thank you!

]]> By: Sandy https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-3409 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:05:24 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-3409 Thank you for sharing your perspective! I’m an in-betweener too and have often thought about the challenges and frustrations of being in the “space between”. I’ve had to modify my life in some ways, and it can be an isolating feeling.

]]> By: kayleigh ward https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-3170 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:47:19 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-3170 This was really interesting to read as I am an ‘in betweener’ too and I can totally relate to many of the things you have shared. I am so glad I found your site !

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-280 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:21:32 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-280 In reply to Gemma.

Thank you so much for reading Gemma, and wishing you only the best with what this year brings. No matter what happens, you’re not alone and I believe in you!

]]> By: Gemma https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-277 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:37:16 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-277 Just found your blog. This sums up perfectly how i’m feeling right now. I started a masters course in september but had to take a leave of absence in november and now i’m doubting whether i should even try finishing it because when am i ever going to get the chance to use it. I’ve been signed off work as well, but like you i’m an ‘imbetweener’. I do qualify for universal credit though so that does help top up my income a little (at least it will now i am no longer receiving my student loan). but i am longing for the day i can be independent and live on my own and have a life i like. But all the best to you. Thank you for blogging.

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2019/10/14/for-the-in-betweeners-the-invisible-challenges-of-moderate-chronic-illness/#comment-261 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:01:34 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1326#comment-261 In reply to Hayden S Krause.

Thanks so much for reading, Hayden!

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