Character traits

Date 23 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
It is true that we all inherit character traits from our parents and spending time with our peers means we absorb theirs too, but what if the character traits we have are there because of a condition we deal with? I was considered lazy at home and in school. It…
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Dealing with family feuds

Date 21 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
It is only when we have grown up with little to no emotional support that we begin to realise how much of a struggle that is. Without support, it is easy to feel aggrieved and that can cause arguments and rifts in families. It is a parent’s job to support…
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Would you want to know?

Date 20 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I have come to learn that I actually had four cysts removed and not three as I originally thought when I had my stitches out yesterday. I can’t say I was looking forward to the prospect of having my stitches out, but during the week I found what looked like…
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Dealing with Expression

Date 17 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Being able to express ourselves is an art form. As a child expression and being able to express myself wasn’t something that came easy. Either the words came out wrong or they didn’t come out at all. Being able to express ourselves becomes easier with practice. The more we practice,…
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Do we care?

Date 14 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I am sure we’ve come across family and friends who we know care, but their actions and support don’t show us they care; which can leave us hurt, frustrated and angry. I personally don’t believe anyone wittingly goes out of their way to chastise or ignore what someone else goes…
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Surgery day

Date 13 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I am so pleased that today is nearly over and that surgery is now behind me. The surgery itself was better than I thought it was going to be. I decided to work through all the particulars of the surgery, with the Specialist so that I could stay in control…
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Friday's surgery

Date 11 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
The week is going quickly and surgery day is nearly here. Remarkably I seem to be feeling okay about my surgery on Friday. I have got to the stage where I’m fed up of having to deal with another cyst and want it gone. I can’t say I am happy…
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Forgotten child

Date 10 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I remember being told by one of the Specialists I was under when I was a small child; to go away and live my life, because there wasn’t much they could do with me. I had Cerebral Palsy. Given the fact that so many babies are still being born with…
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On relationships

Date 9 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Although this blog has taken me a while to write it it’s been far from easy. I have more information now on the part of my brain that is damaged. The Cerebral Cortex is affected. I now recognise an issue that I have been struggling with for many years. From…
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My confidence

Date 7 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
When my children were small I seemed to have much more confidence. Now I seem to be lacking in confidence as I see my children become more confident by the bucket loads. I am immensely proud of how confident they have become, which can make me feel less than confident…
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Being accountable

Date 6 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Being unaccountable means that we will never take responsibility for ourselves, or our actions. It also means we’ll continue to apportion blame and find excuses, put things off and indulge in only doing the minimum. Accountability is the total opposite: accountability is taking responsibility for all our actions regardless of…
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Today's feelings

Date 4 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s amazing how in one day I can feel so inspirational, together and happy and the next day I feel the total opposite. When I’m on top of my game, my blogs reflect positive thoughts, and when I’m not, I write about my struggles, whatever those struggles are. I believe…
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