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Have you ever walked away from a conversation and found yourself replaying it afterwards? Perhaps you start thinking about something you said. You remember the other person’s expression, the way they responded or a slight change in their tone of voice. Before long, you are wondering whether you said the wrong thing. “They seemed a bit quiet. Maybe I upset them“ That email sounded different. Perhaps they’re annoyed with me” “I don’t think that meeting went very well. They probably think I’m incompetent” Nothing has necessarily been said to confirm any of this. There are simply gaps in the information...

When someone you love is living with a long-term or life-limiting health condition, it’s natural to want to help. Whether you’re a partner, family member, close friend, or colleague, you may find yourself wondering what to say, what to do, and whether you’re getting it right. You might worry about saying the wrong thing. You may feel helpless when you see someone you care about struggling. Perhaps you’re trying your best to be supportive but still find yourself thinking: “I wish I knew how to help”. The truth is that supporting someone with a long-term health condition isn’t about having...

One of the most difficult parts of living with a long-term health condition is often the unpredictability. You may have planned your day carefully, started to feel like yourself again, or begun looking forward to something important, only for a flare-up to arrive and change everything. Whether it’s an increase in pain, overwhelming fatigue, digestive symptoms, breathlessness, brain fog, or another worsening of your condition, flare-ups can feel incredibly discouraging. They often disrupt far more than your physical wellbeing. They can affect your confidence, your plans, your relationships, your work, and your emotional health. In those moments, it’s completely understandable...