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ℕ𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕒 𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕕 I've spent so long feeling abnormal, that I don't fit in... That people don't get me. Then I created this page and every day I'm reminded that "normal" isn't everything and I'm not alone. Step by step I'm learning to embrace everything that makes me different from the "normal" person, to celebrate my differences and what makes me, well... Me! I'm so thankful for all of the beautiful people that have reached out to me and shared their journey, their struggles and their wins. You remind me everyday of what my purpose is and why storytelling is so important. You remind me so often that normality and chronic illness are not synchronised. Its okay to be different, I don't know about you but I'd rather be limited edition 👌💅 Wig: @saschahair #gifted Bodysuit: @missguided #beyou #doyou #limitededition #oneofakind #individual #endometriosis #endo #endowarrior #endowarriors #1in10 #invisableillness #chronicpain #chronicillness #chronicallyill #chronicallyawesome #chronicallyfabulous #Fibromyalgia #fibro #hypermobility #spoonie #spoonielife #fashion #ootd #missguided #missguidedbabes #quote #explorerpage #wigs #Support

𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕕𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕥 𝕒𝕝𝕝. I thought I'd left my performing arts days behind me in sixth form, even though I loved acting I never seen it as a career choice. On reflection, my acting days haven't ever stopped. I developed a character to portray to the world, especially the corporate world. This character has a full face of make up, heavy concealer and a smile on her face... She shows up when most wouldn't, to try and examplify her strength, resilience and to hide anything she thinks others will deem as a weakness. And that's not the girl she is at home, at home she shows her rawness, her vulnerability and her truths. Acting has become a coping mechanism, an exhausting coping mechanism... But it's a skill that helps me feel almost normal I suppose. Sometimes I feel this plays heavily into the misunderstanding of chronic illness, but this is how I feel compelled to act outside of my safe space. There's nothing I love more about the past few months other than waking up each day and being my true self. Wearing make up on the rare occasion for me and no one else, speaking out on here every day and not just smiling and agreeing things are fine. Mentally I'm moving to a stronger place of self acceptance, of giving myself credit for my resilience and openness. I'm learning not everyone will accept the true me, and that's fine but I must live my life entirely for myself. Wishing you the bestest Saturday of sunshine and positivity ✌️ #endometriosis #endo #endostrong #endowarriors #endowarrior #invisableillness #hiddenillness #chronicallyill #chronicillness #chronicallyawesome #chronicallyfabulous #chronicpain #extrapelvicnotrare #1in10 #Fibromyalgia #hypermobility #acting #actor #performance #perform #trueself #self #ootd #missguided #explorerpage #discoverunder5k #discoverunder10k #youdoyou #selfacceptance #selflove

𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕕𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕪 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕡𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 I don't know who else needs to read those words today, but I can guarantee I am not alone! You are you and that is your greatest power, hold it closely and dearly and never let any one rain on your parade. People can only take away from you what you allow them to! No matter what life throws at you, you are the most precious, valuable thing to have ever existed. You are unique, one of a kind, an absolute limited edition... And no one will ever measure up to what you have to offer... Because simply, they are not you. You are strong, resilient and beautiful, you are not defined by anything or anyone else other than yourself 💛💜💛 #endometriosis #endo #endostrong #endowarriors #endowarrior #invisableillness #hiddenillness #chronicallyill #chronicillness #chronicallyawesome #chronicallyfabulous #chronicpain #extrapelvicnotrare #Fibromyalgia #fibro #hypermobility #spoonie #spoonielife #discoverunder5k #healthandwellness #1in10 #blogger #ootd #healthandwellness #explorerpage #worth #worthit #youdoyou #strongwomen #resilience #namaste

𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 Some of the statistics give me goosebumps, and my heart goes out to Them. Chronic illness and mental health go hand in hand, but there's still so much that can be done to help aid others. When you're told you're not ill, that everything is in your head... Mentally there's an overwhelming impact. That impact doesn't necessarily go away if and when you get a real diagnosis. You have to unlearn everything you've been told and find away of learning to trust yourself. Anxiety has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and as I sit here my anxiety is running high. I've learned that anxiety will control as much of my life as I allow it to, and sometimes that's much easier said than done. Alot of my anxiety comes from feeling that my illnesses have made me inadequate, made me miss out on things... But it also gives me huge anxiety to have to explain that despite being chronically ill... I AM MORE THAN CAPABLE! Talking and writing have been tools that have helped me deal much better with these thoughts and feelings. I'm still learning, I'm still trying to remember to breathe and by sharing my experiences I've realised I'm so not alone in any of this. You are enough, more than enough! There are so many helplines if you need to talk, finding a good counsellor really helped me and speaking to others. My inbox is always open 💛💜 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #worldmentalhealthweek #anxiety #depression #endometriosis #endo #endowarrior #endowarriors #1in10 #invisableillness #hiddenillness #chronicallyill #chronicillness #chronicallyawesome #chronicallyfabulous #chronicpain #talk #talking #life #Fibromyalgia #hypermobility #spoonie #spoonielife #discoverunder5k #blogger #ootd #explorerpage #healthandwellness #youareenough

ℕ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙, 𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟'𝕥 𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥. Three years ago we said "I do" after only 16 weeks of planning our wedding. It was the most amazing, beautiful and cherished day of my life, with family and friends quickly travelling across the world to make our special day. Most importantly, I got the wedding I'd always dreamed of.. Just by having my mum by my side. Because as long as my close family and husband to be where there, nothing else mattered. They said the first year would be the hardest, and it was actually a walk in the park. The second year of marriage was the hardest, as both my mum and health slipped away from me. Its been the hardest times that have only confirmed to me how amazing my husband is, how much he truly loves me and will stand with and by me no matter what life throws. That's what a soul mate, that's what true love is. He's one in a million, my absolute child sweetheart and I'm so thankful we found our way back to each other. Happy wedding anniversary boo @andy_evz_evans, I love you 💕 #anniversary #weddinganniversary #3 #weddingdress #wedding #celebrate #celebration #love #marriage #bestfriends #husbandandwife #husband #wife #Liverpool #endometriosis #endo #endowarrior #endowarriors #1in10 #invisableillness #hiddenillness #Fibromyalgia #spoonie #spoonielife #healthandwellness #explorerpage #discoverunder5k #beauty #family #ootd

𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕕𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦, 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤! Chronic illness steals alot from you, from your quality of life to your ability to eat, sleep and work. It's exhausting, I write this having spent the entire night awake, in pain... With my thoughts running a million miles per minute. Today I know my pain levels will ramp up, as my body tries to cope without sleep. For so long I was trying to keep up with everyone else, trying to do whatever one else did and it led be to burn out, to hit a brick wall and for my body to scream enough is enough. I'm still learning, I'm still adjusting and that could take a life time but I have realised I am NOT obliged to do everything a healthy person does. But I do have to live with the guilt of what I can't do, the plans I cancel and all the times I say no. Guilt is something we don't often talk about, but it's so real especially when your head and heart want to do things that your body won't allow. My biggest journey is that to self love and its something I practice daily; because we all need a little more self love 💕 #selflove #selfworth #loveyourself #selfcare #youdoyou #acceptance #endometriosis #endo #endowarrior #endowarriors #1in10 #invisableillness #hiddenillness #chronicallyill #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonie #spoonielife #blogger #influencer #healthandwellness #wellbeing #awareness #advocacy #explorepage #namaste #chakras #peace #ootd #journey

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