The brighter the lipstick...
Those of you who know me personally, will know that I love my bright lips. Whether I am doing the school drop off or going out for...
Be your best advocate in 2017!
Happy New Year! As I sit here today and reflect on what the start of a new year means to me, I can't help but think about the things that...
Focus on what you CAN do...
Those of you who know me well will know that for 14 years of my life, I learnt the incredibly disciplined, graceful and passionate art of...
Find meaning in life's challenges
For the first few couple of years after I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I lived my life largely in denial. I knew I had a...
Finding ways to move...
If you would have told me a few years ago that I would enjoy sitting on a horse with arthritic hips, knees, ankles, wrists, hands and...
The power of the patient voice
I was privileged to speak alongside two other empowered health consumers at the annual Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA)...
The power of storytelling...
I am off to my local Writers Festival today and over the next 2 days I am reminded of the importance of sharing our stories. Every year,...
The power of 'health mentoring'
Throughout my 13 years living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I have been loved and supported by many people. Family have happily driven...
Get 'Empowered' this World Arthritis Day!
As the 12th October comes around again, I am reflecting on what the day means to me, and how this meaning has changed over the years....
The brighter the lipstick...
Those of you who know me personally, will know that I love my bright lips. Whether I am doing the school drop off or going out for...
