Trixie Jogging Belt for Hands Free Dog Walking

I purchased this via amazon ”Trixie Waist Belt” so that I could walk dogs from my wheelchair or on crutches without getting hopelessly tangled. I have tried various methods like tying leads to my chair, carabiners, leads looped over my arms but all of them had the same flaw. The leads were either too long…Continue reading Trixie Jogging Belt for Hands Free Dog Walking

RSPB Minsmere Accessibility Review

RSPB Minsmere is a coastal reserve in Saxmundham, Suffolk. The reserve covers over 2,000 acres and is a mix of woodland, wetland, meadows, reed beds and shorelines. The 1st thing I have to compliment them on is their access statement, their website is FANTASTIC (available here) it covers so much more than just ‘wheelchair accessible…Continue reading RSPB Minsmere Accessibility Review

15th day in rehab (dealing with the emotional rollercoaster of chronic illness + back pain & vintage bargain shopping)

Today marks week 5 of my 1st ever hospital admission, and since the 1st half of the day was spent doing sod all I thought I’d reflect on a few things. I started this journey thinking I’d be in over night…  Just till the diazepam wore off… I was wrong. The last 5 week’s have…Continue reading 15th day in rehab (dealing with the emotional rollercoaster of chronic illness + back pain & vintage bargain shopping)

May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month!

I posted this photo on Facebook Yesyerday… I though it would create a visual snap shot of some of the problems faced bt people with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (H-EDS) Well The lovely Ladies and Gents at the HMSA (hypermobility sundrome association) posted it again on their facebook page and twitter etc.. Fac I am…Continue reading May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month!

May is EDS Awareness month! I have Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

EDS is a part of me, A part of my life and despite all of the problems, the pain, the endless fatigue, the tears, the sleepless nights, and the fact that as soon as I learn to manage one thing another one pops up! I wouldn’t change it for the world. I have met amazing…Continue reading May is EDS Awareness month! I have Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome