More of the same

Date 8 July 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
The house is quiet and I have more time to chill today. I love having and being in my own space. Although some things are working out, other things aren’t. My father is back on chemotherapy when he should be taking a break, so that’s more stress for me to…
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Dealing with brain fog

Date 6 July 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I usually stagnate when problems don’t shift, change or move on. As long as others are straight with me I can deal with anything. My mind tends to go into confusion when I’m not able to connect with words and my intuition hasn’t kicked in. Brain fog can ...
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Why things happen

Date 5 July 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I believe things happen for a reason that there is something of value that comes out of every situation as long as we look for the understanding and the lessons. We always have valuable lessons to learn. Sometimes opportunities come out of difficult situations. When I can equate and understand…
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Living with no regrets

Date 4 July 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
For many years, I lived with guilt and constant regrets that left me agitated, stressed and angry. Each day felt like a new battle. Every way I turned, my disappointments and failings continued to stare back at me. I couldn’t get rid of the guilt, particularly with school. It was…
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Being labelled

Date 2 July 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
When I found out at 46 that I had Cerebral Palsy I had no idea what I had been dealing with, but it didn’t stop me being labelled and misunderstood. People would talk about me and stare at me as if I wasn’t there. Comfortable 'being me' If it was…
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Small steps

Date 30 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve taken small, but significant steps this week and feel as though life is slowly turning a corner. Life certainly feels easier, with Wednesday being a turning point. The post-op consultation went well, but I still have a way to go with another appointment in two months time. I am…
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Post-op consultation thoughts

Date 28 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
My thoughts are reflective this morning as I work on my day. I am hoping for good news from the post-op consultation. I know that in four to five years I will look back and will contemplate these experiences as part of my past, like I do any other experience, but…
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Establishing Boundaries

Date 26 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Boundaries are a dividing line between what we can and can’t do. They are what parents may put in place to protect their children. Boundaries Boundaries may be taught by parents to their children from a very early age. All children need boundaries to keep them safe and secure. Some…
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Dealing with setbacks

Date 25 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Setbacks are inevitable, whether you’re striving for perfection, or dealing with difficult people, but once you are able to get beyond your setbacks, you may spend less time being concerned about them. To deal with setbacks it’s important we have composure, because without it’s may be easy to panic. Having…
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Setting the standards

Date 21 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Parents set the standards. So, one of the most important factors of a child’s upbringing, is what that child may be continually exposed to, from childhood into adulthood. Therefore as parents, it is important to set the right standards. Children's influences Children are not only influenced by their parents, but…
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Beyond the blame

Date 20 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As adults, how many of us blame our parents for the way we’ve turned out? Funnily enough, I never blamed my parents, instead I chose to find understanding on my disability. Pointing the finger But it’s obvious why we may point the finger and in some cases it’s justified, but…
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Worrying is contagious

Date 18 June 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Worrying is like negativity, it’s contagious. Unless I am struggling to understand something, I don’t worry, but it’s hard to be around negative people and not take on some of their negative energy. Worrying Worrying has that effect on us and as upbeat and as positive as we are that…
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