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The Woodland Wife - Ankylosing Spondylitis and Me - My story after diagnosis
08 Feb 2018
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Wellness

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Me – My Story after diagnosis

It has been a long time since I wrote about my condition here. As anyone who knows me in the 'real world' and online knows, I don't like to let this strange sounding illness define me, however I have always felt strongly that in s[...]

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The Woodland Wife - Gtech AirRam K9 and Gtech Multi Cordless Vacuum - Chronic Illness
24 Apr 2017
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Lightweight Vacuum, ideal for those with Chronic Illness – Gtech AirRam K9 & Gtech Multi

Anyone who has read my posts about living with an invisible illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis will know one of the areas I struggle with is keeping on top of the housework. As a family, we are in and out of our house come rain or[...]

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The Woodland Wife - Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Invisible Illness, Chronic Illness
01 Feb 2017
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

It has been a while since I wrote about my invisible illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and whilst I don't like to let this illness define me, I feel it is so important to write about it, not only for myself, but in supporting other[...]

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The Woodland Wife - Nellie Quats Hopscotch Dress
02 Nov 2016
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Outdoor Lifestyle, Slow Living, The Seasons

Reflecting on Autumn Light & Seasonal Change

Autumn has well and truly set in now, here in the woods every morning there is change, the trees are shedding their leaves, the mornings feel quiet and still. On sunny days, the woodland is drenched in sunlight and even the foggie[...]

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The Woodland Wife - 10 Reasons to be Mindful
15 Sep 2016
10 Things, Eco Parenting, Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Outdoor Lifestyle, Slow Living, Wellness

7 Reasons to be Mindful

A few weeks ago I wrote 'A Day of Mindfulness'; since becoming a mother and receiving my Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) diagnosis, I have come to learn more than ever, that I need to slow down the pace and become[...]

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The Woodland Wife - A Day of Mindfullness
16 Aug 2016
Eco Parenting, Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Outdoor Lifestyle, Slow Living, Wellness

A Day of Mindfulness

In December 2010, I went through a dreadful time, life seemingly began to unravel and I found myself engrossed in my own negative thoughts. I took the bold move of taking a trip to India alone, where I practiced yoga, meditation[...]

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A letter to my Ankylosing Spondylitis
19 Apr 2016
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Wellness

A letter to my Ankylosing Spondylitis

Dear Ankyosing Spondylitis, Over the last few days, I have been angry, I have been inwardly upset, most of all, I have felt betrayed. I still don't fully understand what is going on; I don't understand the science or the biol[...]

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What to say to someone with ankylosing spondylitis
09 Apr 2016
10 Things, Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Wellness

10 things you SHOULD say to someone with a chronic illness

I have seen countless posts online and on social media about all the things people shouldn't say to someone with chronic illness, whilst I understand the points made in these posts, this post is going to be a little different.[...]

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Acceptance and Moving Forward with Ankylosing Spondylitis
30 Mar 2016
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Slow Living, Wellness

Acceptance and moving forward with Ankylosing Spondylitis

It has been a few months since I was diagnosed with this disease. I haven't broken down or felt sorry for myself. I have pressed on with my life, no changes… just plodding on as best as I possibly can. The 'flares' come and[...]

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10 Things I want you to know about my invisible illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis
01 Mar 2016
10 Things, Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Wellness

10 things I would like to explain to you about my invisible illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis

I have had the most overwhelming response to my post 'My Journey to diagnosis - Ankylosing Spondylitis'; I have been amazed that most, have been on a long journey to diagnosis, just as I have, with most having an 8 and a half yea[...]

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