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I Turned a Corner
Theo and I continue to establish our new life in Queenscliff and are enjoying the many wonderful new aspects of our new lifestyle. We're also learning to manage the sacrifices. It makes me feel I've turned a corner. Home Then Actually, a couple of weeks ago, I literally did turn a corner. After staying in Melbourne for a special family lunch, during the evening we also managed to catch up with old friends on our old pavement. I kind of felt a little emotional pang when I turned into the city end of Gertrude Street and saw the magnolias enjoying the Autumn evening light and the little drizzle that was beginning. Very steadily pacing my drinks, the night saw us hop around our old favorite spots. The life turn happened when I stepped out of the Everleigh and instead of turning right to head 'home', Theo and I turned left to head to a city hotel. We were going to sleep at this hotel, wake up in the morning and return to Queenscliff. Theo had to work... Sunday. I don't often have overwhelming emotional moments. I really deal with life's activities quite well. I mean, who would I think I was expecting a perfect life run, right? 'Suck it up!' But this was one of those overwhelming emotional moments and it was damn hard. I knew what it was. I knew that overdue moment since we left 'home' had finally caught up with me. I fully comprehended that we had said goodbye, and life had moved us on. I lapped up every step away from my previous home as the rain fell on/off and the concrete took in all the glittery, yellow, autumn Melbourne evening lights. I bid abiento to each magnolia as I walked up the street. I also lapped up the arms that were around me and the huge hug that Theo and I stopped to have to mark our moment. Home Now
Travel tips for Liz
Traveling isn’t an easy task, even for those with full capacity and no health issues. So when ‘Liz’ contacted me for tips, I thought I could reply here so that you all get to read them. Remember, these are MY tips for MY chronic pain experience. Yours (and Liz’s) will be different. Dear Liz, […]
Podcast: Male Pelvic Pain
This way for males with pelvic pain or pelvic issues. Dr Susie Gronski predominately focuses on male pelvic pain and describes herself as providing 'expert pelvic health advice without the jargon'! Follow the FREE In Your Pants podcasts with Dr. Susie G here
Took 7 years… but I won!
I won but why did I have to fight for pain treatment in the first place? This is typical treatment for an injured worker in Australia. What was the real point of my stubbornness and the on going battle? I fought for seven years for two reasons: to point out how far the Medical Panels fell short with their ‘binding diagnosis’ of my condition in 2009, and to stop this bogus diagnosis from being used as some kind of rightful excuse to avoid support for my treatments: I submitted two conciliation requests end of last year – one for [...]
GPADD 2018 Dealing with Addiction Conference – I’m Presenting!
GPADD 2018 Dealing with Addiction Conference – I'm Presenting! It's a topic that needs serious attention and I'm honoured to be invited to speak and share my personal experience. My aim is to share the resources that I've found that have helped me avoid dependency, and to share resources that have helped me understand my complex chronic health issue. Education is key for both the patient and the professional in the management of chronic health issues.
Get Behind me! Mark my 11 year Anniversary
March 1, 2007 my life changed in a massive way. I’m not one for getting tense about anniversaries – it’s all too emotional and I feel it holds me back allowing pain to consume more of my life than it already does. So moving on very quickly, I’ll point out the great commitment to become a fine advocate for people in pain and use my communication and creative skills to better the world of pain. I know you know that! This 11 year anniversary, I’m asking you for a contribution in return for the work I do. […]





