For me, this would be like the sky without the sun. I have had music in my life as far back as I can remember. As a child growing up, my father would play the flute in the evening and I can remember listening inadvertently to classical music as it flowed through the house. I am absolutely convinced that had this not been the case music would not play such an integral part of my life as it does now.
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Creative Junk Journaling Ideas for Craft Lovers
Having found a slightly improved mental head space lately has allowed me to get back to some crafts. Before this I dropped a lot of my self care pastimes in favour of just surviving day by day.
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What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?
I have been in a funk for quite a while and to be honest, it has taken all my energy in self care just to keep afloat. We are coming up to 5 years post amputation and an interesting pattern has emerged.
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It is well known that a total knee replacement is one of the most commonly documented lower limb joint replacements – but what do you actually know about hip and ankle replacements?
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Lately, I’ve been gently reminding myself that joy doesn’t always arrive with a grand entrance. Sometimes, it shows up in quiet ways—through chance conversations, small wins, or a new dress that makes you feel like yourself again. This post is a collection of those small but meaningful moments that found me, even on the harder days.
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