Cruising With A Chronic Illness – 5 Tips And Tricks
December 2022 was an unusual one for my Mum and I. My Dad passed away from terminal illness earlier in the year, meaning that it would be our first Christmas just the two of us… and only a few weeks before the big day, we decided to do something very different. My Dad always loved […]
Moving From Moderate To Milder ME/CFS – My Experience
If you’re new here, hello! My name is Pippa and I’ve lived with chronic illness since I was a teenager. Before we begin, you might find it helpful to read more about my background and chronic illness story first. I’m not a medical professional, and I definitely don’t speak for every individual with ME/CFS – […]
5 Ways To Be Prepared For Disability-Related Emergencies [AD]
[AD – this post is sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors. You can find out more about their organisation on their website, and read more about their Serious Injury Claims services here]. Something you might not know is that the name of my blog, Life Of Pippa, comes from anecdotes from my friends. Ever since I became […]
Redefining Success As A Disabled Person – TEDx 2019
In December 2019, I took on one of the most nerve-wracking challenges of my life and gave a TEDx talk in York. You can watch the talk on YouTube, and below you’ll find a blog post equivalent of what I wanted to say… all about redefining success as a disabled person. I really hope it […]