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  • AboutWho am I?  That’s a very good question. So who am I – really?  That’s a remarkably good question – and one I have only just been able to answer myself. I am a daughter, a sister, a friend and a foe.  I am a lover, a fiancè, a home owner and a mortgage holder.  I am an employee, a manager, a marketer and a graphic artist.  I am a gothic, a groupie and occasionally a weirdo.  I am a writer, a reader and my own worst critic.  I am also chronically ill.  I have Ileocolic, stricturing Crohns disease. I was diagnosed with Crohns Disease on the 28th of April 2010 – after a long struggle with bowl obstructions and a history with the disease dating back up to 20 years. Since my dignosis I am desperatly trying to find balance between all these different aspects of me. My history with the disease As I mentioned above – I have only relatively recently found out the name for the sickness which has been my silent companion for many years.  Doctors now believe that I have had the disease since about the age of 7 – when large ulcers started to…
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10Feb 2018

Be like Elsa….

By Amanda 10 Feb 2018 0 The Real Life Bullying, Moving On, Workplace Bullying Permalink 0

Let it go... Be smart, like Elsa. I will be honest - I haven't devoted much time to thinking about my past over the last 4 months. After the first week with my new full time employers I was probably in some culture shock. After I sat down and got some of the negativity haunting me down ...

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23May 2013

Sticks and Stones

By Amanda 23 May 2013 0 DWTS, The Real Life Bully, Bullying, FTJ, Workplace Permalink 0
Sticks and Stones: Workplace Bullying

My symptoms seem to be at bay – I’m not sure what’s gone on or why I seem to be back in a semi-remission, but I’m not arguing either. One part of my life falling to bits is enough to have me standing close to the ledge now – my health going properly sour would probably push me off.

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