by ASone | Jan 26, 2018 | Body and Mind, Guest Posts, Relationships
Intimacy and sex are both subjects that often do not get enough attention in the AS or the disability community. I remember feeling overwhelmed and shy, not knowing who I could ask about these subjects as my specialist or family practitioner would say to me that “I...
by ASone | Jan 19, 2018 | Guest Posts, Knowledge Hub, Lifestyle, Travelling
Travelling is one of these great things that always leave you with a desire to see more, but with ankylosing spondylitis it can be a bit of a challenge. However, you just have to be a little bit clever about planning your travels, and figuring out what works for you....
by ASone | Jan 12, 2018 | Exercise, Guest Posts, Lifestyle
Life is full of unexpected things. Sometimes the unexpected can change your whole attitude towards the world in a good or a bad way. For me, having to cope with a serious health issue both helped me grow stronger as a person and inspired me to help others. When...
by ASone | Jan 5, 2018 | Body and Mind, Guest Posts, Lifestyle
I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis just over 2 years ago. As soon as I was told by my doctors about it and heard the word ‘fuse’, it really got to me. Fuse? The first thing I thought that was the film ‘The Mummy’ – I’m going to become mummified...
by A Guest Blogger | Dec 29, 2017 | Guest Posts, Lifestyle
Me: “You know you tweaked the Wedding vows?” Katrina: “Yes…” Me: “You didn’t get rid of the sickness, and health bit did you?” Katrina: “No…” Me: “Jolly good!” I posted this on...
by A Guest Blogger | Dec 1, 2017 | Body and Mind, Exercise, Guest Posts, Lifestyle
It all started 7 years ago, I was in a lot of pain, so much pain! I was at home hosting my brother’s birthday party and I couldn’t hide the pain any longer. I went to my bedroom and closed the door, thinking and wishing that I will be better after some...