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@El_Boran You appeared on my thread for the first time yesterday and it was your goodbye post! Maybe this happened to others too? Hope you stay now.

Wow, this morning I had about 300 followers now it is more than 2,500, I'm not sure what has happened, but I've made a crop for my own flank here. I will try to post more often . Thank you and welcome to all you new followers x

I so wish people understood the real impact of severe chronic pain. Went out with friends for a birthday dinner, but had to leave early because I couldn't take sitting on hard chairs anymore. Had to leave everyone just to get back & lay down. This is daily life right now.

Exploring an abandoned palace… then we found THIS 😳

Inside the Blooming Letter Club ✨ Each month I send a letter with a small floral print. Here’s a look inside April. May letters are already on their way. Join for the next edition: 💌 verakober.com/mail-club

You are NOT A BURDEN if you are sad often. You are NOT A BURDEN if you are living with constant anxiety. You are NOT A BURDEN if you need a lot of reassurances. You are NOT A BURDEN if you reach out for help. You are NOT AN BURDEN if you are fighting with your negative thoughts.

Wave if you’re still here 👋

neurodivergent child: *asks a lot of questions because something doesn't make sense to them* parent: why are you arguing with me.

@VinoNStrosGal Thank you.

I feel seen 🥹

Pals, we looked for 15 mins but couldn’t find my ballee ☹️ Is okay, said mum, cause you best pal Dilly pawchased you one on Friday and it’s waiting at home for you! @SamDaffodilReed 😃😍😍😍

The farmer went to collect the hen’s eggs… but instead found three adopted children waiting for him. 😂

@bemorebob2 Oh no Bob! Poor ballee.

Pals, it’s a disaster cause dad did throw my ballee in the long grass and I can’t find it! That wile e coyote is no use, she just keeps zooming everywhere like a looney tune #LostBallee

You don’t become a different person when you get sick. That’s the part people don’t understand. You’re still you. Same mind. Same humor. Same wants. You still think about everything you used to do. Still reach for it in your head. But your body doesn’t follow through the same way anymore. So now you’re stuck in this in-between version of yourself… where you remember exactly who you were, but can’t fully show up as them. And the world doesn’t quite know what to do with that version of you.

@London_W4 I think the people are gonna be a bit skint to be honest with you , because my birthday is on the 13th and they would’ve spent all their money on me … sorry .. happy birthday for the 15th…🤣🤣🤣

Good morning you gorgeous little bunch of cherubs. Sunrise over the canal. This was an actually in March in Hackney. The thing with living on a boat, is you are so much more connected to nature. You’re actually in the scene, not looking down on it. Anyway, have a fantastic Sunday. I’m photographing a wedding today in London so I shall need to look smart. I’ll even wear a jacket. Speaking of wonderful events, I hope you haven’t forgotten it’s my birthday on the 15th May? Traditionally, most people give £100, but don’t feel bad if you can’t afford that. Tommy is putting on a big parade in London on the 16th to celebrate my birthday and so I hope to see you all there. Cheers 🥂

@karenfthompson @London_W4 I'm afraid you are out of luck too Karen. They will have spent up on my birthday presents.... 9th May!!! Hope you both have great birthdays.

@VinoNStrosGal You're definitely not the only one.

People think chronic illness is isolating because you can’t always go out. It’s not that. It’s isolating because you stop explaining. For example, my family wants to take me out somewhere today, and I want to go. But before I even leave, I’m already planning everything. Packing a bag with my meds. Electrolytes. Extra water. Salty snacks. Thinking about how long I can last. Where I can sit. What happens if I crash. It’s a whole operation just to show up. And after a while, you stop trying to explain all of that to people who will never have to think that way. So you simplify it. You say “I’m fine.” And eventually, you just carry it quietly. That’s when it really sets in. Not when you’re alone… but when you’re surrounded by people, and still doing all of it by yourself. I miss the version of my life where I could just… go. I know I’m not the only one.

Her final evening was a beautiful one