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Blue Bird Scarf: An Analogy for Loss and Grief

Posted on May 16, 2016 by migrainefreeme

Post written December 2015 Loss: the suffering that unites us all We can probably all connect with a sense of loss, because we’ve all experienced it. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, by death or by separation; The … Continue reading →

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Mindful Mondays – Taking hold of now

Posted on June 8, 2015 by migrainefreeme

It’s easy to live our lives caught up in the past (reliving mistakes and regrets or wishing things could go back to how they once were in some magical bygone era) or the future (things we hope for and dream … Continue reading →

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Resilience tune #14

Posted on June 7, 2015 by migrainefreeme

A nice bit of Sunday morning cheesy tune-age from the shuffle button today… Bring it all back by S Club 7 Don’t stop Never give up Hold your head high And reach the top

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Resilience tune #13

Posted on June 5, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I think we’re gonna make it… Buck Rogers by Feeder

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The Code

Posted on March 11, 2015 by migrainefreeme

After the Mystery Option C and Dilemma posts, my friend Tony had an idea – if I found it difficult to talk about how I was actually feeling, perhaps I could use some kind of visual symbol or code, like … Continue reading →

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Mindful Mondays – Primary Pain & Secondary Suffering

Posted on March 9, 2015 by migrainefreeme

Sometimes life sucks. And there’s nothing we can do about it. Or is there? It’s inevitable that we will run in to testing times at some point in life, whether that’s in health, relationships, work, finances, or something else. These … Continue reading →

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Mindful Mondays – an introduction

Posted on March 2, 2015 by migrainefreeme

I’ve mentioned a few times I’ve been using mindfulness over the last couple of months and it’s been really helpful. A lot of people have shown an interest in it and have asked for more info so I’m starting a … Continue reading →

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Mystery Option C

Posted on February 21, 2015 by migrainefreeme

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to the previous post Dilemma, either in person or online. I’ve really appreciated your honesty on how you talk about (or more often don’t talk about) invisible illnesses with friends and family. … Continue reading →

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Dilemma

Posted on January 30, 2015 by migrainefreeme

Migraines are invisible. Which means no-one can see just how much devastation they cause. On the inside, it’s like a big-budget disaster movie. Tornados wreak havoc, tsunamis broil out of control, volcanos erupt sky-high. Everywhere you look the landscape has … Continue reading →

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