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Living with a chronic illness can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Here, you’ll find a collection of informative guides and products recommendations (including exclusive discount codes), all designed to support you in managing daily life. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, personal insights, or resources to make things a little easier, you’re in the right place. If there’s a topic you’d like me to cover, please get in touch.
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Living with Uncertainty
There’s a strange kind of silence that follows the words “we don’t know.” When your life is ruled by appointments, test results, and symptoms that seem to change overnight, uncertainty becomes a constant companion. You learn to live in a world where plans crumble easily, where good days arrive without warning and bad days linger without mercy. Uncertainty isn’t just about the future, it’s about waking up and not knowing how your body will feel, how much you can do, or who you
Millie Bridger
Oct 185 min read
Finding Freedom in the Skies
Last month, I was invited to write a guest blog for Access-Air-Bility , a social enterprise working to make air travel more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for everyone. Finding Freedom in the Skies is a story about what travel really means when you live with disability, the balance between freedom and fragility, preparation and possibility. I wrote it with hope that others might see themselves reflected, and know that travel can still hold magic, even when it looks a l
Millie Bridger
Oct 84 min read
Sew and Zo: Tube Accessories Made to Last
Good designs can be beautiful and protective at the same time, and that is exactly what Sew and Zo delivers. Run by Zoe in Scotland, this...
Millie Bridger
Oct 12 min read
Creating a ‘Bad Day’ Survival Kit
When It All Feels Too Much There are days when everything hurts. Not just physically, but emotionally, too. The kind of day where your...
Millie Bridger
Sep 244 min read
Pain Awareness Month: A Compassionate Guide for Living with Chronic Pain
September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to understand chronic pain, support loved ones, and show compassion for the unseen struggles people face.
Millie Bridger
Sep 117 min read
Cheeky Tapes: Turning Clinical into Colourful
Cheeky Tapes is a small, family-run business transforming something clinical into something personal. Their colourful, customisable designs have been part of my daily routine since I got my first feeding tube, helping me feel more confident and more like myself. It’s about more than tape, it’s about identity, individuality, and finding comfort in the small details.
Millie Bridger
Aug 273 min read
The Quiet Grief of Chronic Illness
Grief doesn’t always wait for death, sometimes, it arrives quietly. Sometimes it arrives quietly, in hospital corridors or during...
Millie Bridger
Aug 235 min read
Softening Seasonal Flare‑Ups
I always know when the season is changing, not because of falling leaves or darker evenings, but because my body tells me first. The air shifts, just slightly. My joints ache, energy fades, my stomach tightens. My routines fall apart. My senses become louder. And I start to brace not for autumn itself, but for what it might bring my body.
Millie Bridger
Aug 155 min read
Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Understanding the Symptoms, Struggles and Getting Support
Gastroparesis is more than a stomach issue, it’s a life-altering condition that affects how you eat, move, and live. In this guide, I share what gastroparesis really is, how it’s diagnosed, ways to manage it, and what it’s like to live with feeding tubes. Whether you’re navigating it yourself or supporting someone who is, this blog offers understanding, tools, and community.
You’re not alone. Let’s find happiness, together.
Millie Bridger
Aug 66 min read
Staying Cool with a Chronic Illness
Hot weather can make symptoms harder to manage when you live with a chronic illness. This guide offers practical ways to stay cool,...
Millie Bridger
Jul 185 min read
Disability Pride Month: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Involved
Every July, Disability Pride Month gives us a space to celebrate our identities as disabled people, not despite our differences, but with...
Millie Bridger
Jul 143 min read
Managing Healthcare Anxiety
Managing healthcare anxiety with chronic illnesses such as EDS or related conditions is possible. This guide offers calm, practical steps to ease appointment dread and medical PTSD.
Millie Bridger
Jun 165 min read
Cool Crutches Stick: Freedom in Full Colour
Before chronic illness, movement was my everything. I trained professionally in dance and lived for the rush of being active. But after a...
Millie Bridger
May 302 min read
The Little Stand That Eased the Weight of Tube Feeding
As someone who spends more than twenty-two hours a day tethered to artificial nutrition, I’ve learned how a tiny shift can feel monumental. That’s exactly what my new stand, kindly gifted by Tilly’s Tubes, has offered.
Millie Bridger
May 282 min read
Capturing Ralph with Amie Barron
There are few things in life more precious than capturing a moment in time - especially when that moment is shared with someone who brings so much joy, comfort, and companionship. For me, that someone is Ralph, my little dachshund and therapy dog extraordinaire. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Amie Barron, a natural light pet photographer based in Wimbledon, and the results of our session left me both emotional and incredibly grateful.
Millie Bridger
May 193 min read
Mental Health Matters Too
There’s a kind of exhaustion that lives deep in the bones. Not just from symptoms, appointments, or treatments, but from the emotional...
Millie Bridger
May 175 min read
A Basic Guide to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In celebration of EDS Awareness Month (May), this help guide aims to provide you with all the essential information you need to understand Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Millie Bridger
May 56 min read
Building a Support Network: Family, Friends, and Professionals
Living with a chronic illness can feel like trying to piece together a puzzle with missing pieces. It’s frustrating, unpredictable, and can sometimes leave you feeling completely alone. But building a strong support network—made up of family, friends, and professionals—can help ease the weight and bring more steadiness to your day-to-day life. Here’s how to go about it.
Millie Bridger
Apr 84 min read
UK Benefits: Entitlements & Explanations
Living with a chronic illness comes with many challenges, but the UK offers a range of benefits and support systems to help improve...
Millie Bridger
Mar 253 min read
Border Loves; Handmade Dog Toys
Use our discount code "Ralph15" for 15% off! Ralph has a new collection of favourite toys, thanks to Border Loves! Each piece is...
Millie Bridger
Mar 221 min read
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