One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn as a parent with chronic illness is pacing. Sometimes my children hear, “Mum just needs to sit down for a little while.” Not because I don’t want to play. Not because I don’t care. But because resting for a few minutes means I can keep showing up

#lemon8dairy For a long time, I judged myself by the number on a scale. When I gained weight, I felt like I had failed. When I lost weight, I felt more accepted. But the truth is, my body has been carrying me through things most people never saw. Bipolar disorder. Fibromyalgia.