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    Manage Stress to help you manage MS

    by Kat 20th April 2025

    For me, stress is a huge factor in my MS journey. In fact, I am convinced that my first episode of MS was brought on and accelerated entirely by stress. It was the run-up to Christmas. My son had just started school, and our calendar was filled with a thousand and one things to remember. Our home life was no …

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    Mindfulness beyond Meditation – Alternative ideas for when you just can’t meditate

    by Kat 20th December 2023

    While meditation is a popular tool for mindfulness, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. And maybe, some of us don’t actually have the quiet space to do it! I see you, mummies with kids attached to your left leg, or my WFH buddies who share the house with someone else always being there! I know I’ve struggled with that. But …

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    Life Insurance with MS: What you need to know

    by Kat 20th December 2023

    As a mum and wife, having a secure financial safety net for my family is really important to me. Life insurance is one of those things that bring reassurance and peace of mind, knowing that loved ones will be taken care of if the worst should happen. After my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, I was worried about how this may affect …

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    Overcoming Bitterness in the Face of Chronic Illness

    by Kat 9th November 2023

    Explore the journey of self-discovery and empathy in the face of chronic illness. Discover how one person turned envy into compassion and bitterness into resilience, finding silver linings and self-compassion along the way. Join us on a transformative path towards understanding life’s challenges with grace. #ChronicIllness #Empathy #SelfCompassion

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I'm Kat. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2016. I find solace in photography, writing and spending time in nature. Some of this blog is about MS and living with a chronic illness, some of it is just about enjoying nature, with a sprinkling of photos that you will hopefully enjoy.

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Life on a Seesaw
  • Home
  • Multiple Sclerosis
    • What is MS?
  • Living Well with MS
    • Newly Diagnosed
    • Well-Being
    • Family
    • Nature
    • Recipes
    • Miscellaneous
  • Journal
  • About Me
  • Contact me