Steph Penny

@JoannaNoBanana Thank you, sending them back too should you need them 😊

@StephPenny1 That’s totally valid! Sending gentle hugs your way 🫂❤️‍🩹

Being chronically ill is so wild because sometimes you think back and you're like "damn how did I even survive that?"

Mother’s Day for many childless people is Ugh. As important as it can be to avoid all things Mothery on this day, it’s also helpful to grieve the children we wanted but never had. For me, memorialising the names of my children has been a way to grieve. stephpenny.com.au/names-of-my-ch…

I’m so excited I could explode into glittery pieces because Surviving Chronic Illness has now sold over 100 copies! I’m heartfully glad this book is reaching the people who need it, bringing encouragement, relief and the occasional giggle to weary souls. stephpenny.com.au/product/surviv…

With Mother’s Day looming on the Australian calendar, I’m reaching out to my fellow childless people in solidarity with this song, Angel at My Keyboard. It’s a lament but also an expression of beauty and the bittersweetness of grief. May it bless you. youtu.be/HLJ-Q5Fetkw?si…

@DiaryofaSickGrl Same here. They were having a two-for-one sale at the diagnosis store.

My body was like “chronic illnesses? I’ll take one of everything!”

More eclair with your cream? 😂

It can be a challenge to switch things up, especially with the pressure to ‘stay in your lane.’ But changing lanes and taking positive risks can not only be freeing, it can be a creative necessity. stephpenny.com.au/changing-lanes…

The Koorong sale is on! It’s a Mother’s Day sale so in direct protest I am advertising my book, Surviving Childlessness—because, shockingly, some Christians cannot have children for whatever reason. Sale ends 3rd May. koorong.com/product/surviv…

@fixinghereyes doing great stuff in the disability space and the intersection with faith and church life. I’m all for these conversations about greater inclusivity of those with disabilities, not as an add-on, but as vital, core members of the church. fixinghereyes.org/single-post/di…

When life is heavy… And hard to take… I will go off by myself… And bow in prayer… In stillness wait. #lamentationssong #MondayMusic youtu.be/RHMomXKsQv0?si…

The only problem with this almond cheesecake was its largish size. I almost didn’t finish it! What’s your self-care looking like this weekend? #SaturdaySelfCare

What’s collateral beauty and why the heck am I even talking about it? Coz it’s crucial to our survival—and not just with chronic illness, but with anything at all. stephpenny.com.au/collateral-bea…

@DiaryofaSickGrl I hold a lot of grief around premature ageing. I’m in my forties and have the bones of someone in their seventies or eighties. My daily pain is so bad I often feel like I’m moving like someone of that age as well. Those constraints are hard to live with, hard to accept.

I didn’t expect to feel old so fast. To struggle so hard with things like putting on socks or opening packages in my 30s…

To those living in the in-between spaces tonight, waiting on a phone call, a text, a date, a test result, a diagnosis, a job, a payment, an Uber, a delivery, a break from pain, or a word from God, you are not alone. I see you. I hear you. And so does God. youtu.be/hJrCMdeUPX4?si…

@Lovandfear And a lollipop. 😊🍭

I think it sucks that you have to go to so many different kinds of doctor to take care of yourself. It's the 21st century. I should be able to go to a single office where they scan me with a big xerox machine and tell me what I'm allergic to and why my tummy hurts and if I have any cancer or cavities or if my glasses prescription has changed. And then I should get a sticker.

I may have found my new writing spot. A cup of tea, a chocolate mousse and an iPad; I mean, who could ask for anything more?! #SaturdaySelfCare

Honoured to be on this list, among female writers I greatly appreciate and admire. Thanks Fixing Her Eyes for all your support and all you do for the community of believers! facebook.com/share/p/1Grua8…

Why exactly did my doctor describe me as an Alfa Romeo? Watch below to find out…

@LynneS_Author Sounds like it was worthwhile! 👍

@StephPenny1 We had some great chats and made some sales. :-)

#goldcoastsupanova2026 Ready for day two of Gold Coast Supanova. Come and see us at table 75.