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Pride in Achievements

I want to talk to you about being proud of your own achievements.  Now this may sound a little unlikely or untimely but I was thinking about it and how happy it can make you.

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Sickness and Autism

Oh yes, I wanted to talk to you about sickness or illness and someone on the spectrum.  Now it could be possible that they don’t have sensory issues but I must admit that Johnathan does. 

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Another day, another year

Well, I am sure you have seen my posts on setting intentions for the year rather than having goals or words and that it worked really well for me last year (really only last year!).

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New Year Concert

Every year we try and see the New Year concert from Vienna on BBC 2 (If you missed it is available on iplayer).  And it’s something I look forward to all the time.

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Happy New Year 2025

Well this is my first post of the new year and I trust and pray that we always know that somebody is there for us in our time of need, whether it be friend, carer, family member, teacher – it doesn’t really matter. 

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One of those days....

Do you know I have done this 3 times!  It must just be one of those things today.  But it can be frustrating when you do think a post will be easy and it turns out to be the opposite of what you imagined.

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Cpap Machine

I don’t know if you have ever had one of these, but they are there to help you through the night and as I use it more and more nights I can feel the oooh, I am beginning to notice a difference in me.

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Antsy Feelings

I don’t know about you but I often get antsy feelings.  And they are quite horrible because I know it means I need to do something. 

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Sleep Apnea

This last hospital trip where they sorted out the sleep apnea I think is what making a big difference to me.  I was actually forced to STOP writing for a few days because the seizures were simply taking too much OUT of me. 

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Passage of Time

You know there are times when it seems to go SO fast!  I mean, this year Christmas has almost come upon us and I could swear it has come MUCH faster than the last few years. 

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News in a Nutshell 5

My goodness, I cant’ believe it!  Life is so funny sometimes.  And yes, I was feeling a bit bummed because neither Kevin nor I have bought a present for each other. 

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Changing Self Talk

Years ago I don’t know if I told you but I never thought I could change my self talk because I didn’t even know what it actually was or even meant.

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