by Sean - 3 February 2010
I was trying to explain how BIID is always there, yet I can experience happiness. How I can be "as happy as I can be", within the confines of dealing with a chronic case of rather strong BIID. I’ve attempted this explanation several times before, using different analogies. The most recent analogy that came to my mind might be the clearest, easiest one to understand - a bucket and a balloon!
Comparing My Capacity For Happiness To A Bucket continues »
by Chloe - 2 January 2010
I’m having a meltdown; yes, right now. It’s two days after Christmas, and apparently time for major weeping fits. Hesitation creeps in. Is it okay to use this website as my personal journal? It can get embarrassing to make myself so vulnerable. My excuse is that BIID deeply infiltrates every aspect of my life.
In a Wheelchair; Having a Disability continues »
by Chloe - 27 December 2009
I had a long and serious talk with my sixteen year old son today. We have a wonderful relationship, and he has told me that I am a great parent. We always have a lot of fun together. Today I asked him what I could do to be a better parent. His answer was related to BIID.
Our Children continues »
by Sean - 23 December 2009
It is Christmas in a couple of days. I have been an absentee webmaster these last few weeks, and I apologise for it. There isn’t much new going on in my life, and on top of it, this time of year is tricky at best.
The Briefest Of Updates continues »
by justann - 10 December 2009
Hello! You probably don’t remember me, but I wrote a couple of posts back in May. Quite a bit has happened since then - I’ve moved house, which has been amazingly good for my mental health, as have several other things - including taking a bit of time off work to do stuff I love, and seeing a therapist.
Waiting Impatiently For A Delivery… continues »