Today was meant to be a simple 22km ride on a loop I ride very often. Today I faced a road closure (do I carry on or turn back? Watch and see..) and OMFGG some truly terrifying passes by motorists.
Continue reading “Road closures and terrifying motorists: come ride with me..”Author: Melanie Magowan
I am a massage therapist and part time athlete
Mental health awareness week NZ 2023
Unless it’s something you have struggled with yourself, it’s almost impossible to imagine what it’s like living with mental health problems.
My diagnoses are PTSD and Dysthymia. They go hand in hand really.
Continue reading “Mental health awareness week NZ 2023”What it’s like Living with PTSD
PTSD.. is tough to live with.
It cannot be cured.
It’s something I must learn to live with.
Therapy helps me to keep control and stay in the present.
It helps me to understand, recognise and cope with triggers.
But, PTSD cannot be cured.
#265 Limb Centre visit – sockets and ankles
It’s hard being an amputee in Nz.. the service is limited to 5 centres nationwide and I’m over 200km away from the closest. Here’s what a day visit to the limb centre is like for me.
Continue reading “#265 Limb Centre visit – sockets and ankles”France part 5: final summary
We have had an absolute blast over the past month, but its time to go home. Here’s our final thoughts.
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