Caregiving Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to be the Mother of a Chronically Ill Child? (Precious Insights from My Own Mum)

Mothers are Life’s Ultimate Superheroes There’s no need to state the obvious I suppose, but many mothers are the ultimate superheroes in everyday life. They’re the ones who show up when things get rough, and showing up once is actually the 'easiest' part. This can
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

I May be Chronically Ill, but I'm Also Chronically Resilient

An Introduction to Angela & on Staying Chronically Resilient Angela and I met at a party through our ex-boyfriends (talk about how life goes 😉), but I never knew that she suffered from chronic illness, too. She was living overseas – which can be especially tough for a person with chronic illness!
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

May 2018: In Memory of My Parrotlets & Designing My Days

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

My Second Brush with Death: A Broken Heart (Literally)

Signs of a Broken Heart Whilst Travelling Across the Gobi Desert 2014 was a riot of a year. I thought to myself after undergoing another surgery, “well, that should be it. I’ve met my quota for bad stuff happening this year”. So I started to plan for a trip
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Mental Health Sheryl Chan

Give Your Best Anyway, Even When You're Feeling Depressed

*Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, suicide ideation, and depression. *Disclaimer: This post was first published on chronicillnessbloggers.com, and is being republished here with permission from the editors. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor,
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

April 2018: Marvelling at the Miracle of Life & Splurging for My Birthday

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Books & Magazines Sheryl Chan

Book Recommendations for Spoonies (but You're All Invited, Too!)

Book Recommendations for Spoonies (People with Chronic Illnesses), but Suitable for All Hello and welcome to the first in a series of book roundups, curated with spoonies in mind! They’re all written by people with various illnesses themselves, or with content that is relevant to our way of life.
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Relationships Sheryl Chan

4 Cool Truths My Partner Said (Unwittingly)

Cool Truths My Partner Said in the Most Casual of Tones Have you ever had that lightning bolt moment where an offhand statement made by someone else knocked you off your feet? A statement so simple, yet powerful enough to make you stop, blink and think. Here are some of
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Reviews Sheryl Chan

What I Thought About the Award-Winning Film, “Unrest” (vs My Healthy Movie Night Companions!)

*Disclaimer: This review of the film, “Unrest”, is a sponsored post. I got to watch a preview in exchange. This post is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for
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Travel Sheryl Chan

March 2018: Sorting My Medications & a Hike Up Little Adam's Peak

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Mental Health Sheryl Chan

February 2018: Adapting to the Ebb & Flow of Chronic Pain and Depression

*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
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Mental Health Sheryl Chan

The Greatest Battle of My Life: How I Overcame Addiction

An Introduction to Tim of “Sober Nation”, and His Struggles with Addiction I was happy when Tim of Sober Nation approached me and wanted to write a guest post. I'm unfamiliar with addiction as a disease, and knew that he was the right person to share about this
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