12-today

Date 17 May 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
We each have a journey to take, but not all of us will take it. It is important to act, so that we can change our lives. It doesn’t have to be anything big, it just has to be something. It is important to act Growing up without knowing about…
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My 'blog' is 12 Years Old

Date 16 May 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
Into my 13th year of writing, my website, The CP Diary will be 12 years old on the 17th May, 2022. I’ve seen a lot of changes in that time. I have also covered a lot of ground, writing about what affects me, what is out there; what affects us…
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Lessons from the Pandemic

Date 10 May 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
The pandemic is teaching us many lessons, the biggest lesson being, it’s important we work together and support each other. Our many lessons Personally, I have learned many things. Initially when we heard about the ...
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Keep the Faith

Date 2 May 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
My accomplished achievement is achieving something, when I was expected to achieve nothing, and I couldn’t be prouder. It’s not about my website, or my books. It’s the fact that I have turned my life around, simply by ...
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Giving us a 'voice'

Date 28 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
As I continue to write about Covid-19 on my blog, I am giving us a voice, not to forget, but to be aware there are still people in the pandemic who need protecting. The virus isn't gone, but I appreciate and respect there are people in our communities who are…
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My First Trip Out In 2 Years

Date 23 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s been a little over 2 years now that I have ventured out into a shop to browse its shelves. Everything just seemed to fall into place, over the bank holiday weekend, So, armed with a mask and visor, I went into the shops ...
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A Government that doesn't care

Date 18 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
The pandemic hasn’t and isn’t easy for anyone, least of all for those who are high risk and/or who deal with a mental illness, of which I deal with both. My mental struggles I have and continue to struggle, particularly around the decisions that have been made, decisions that have…
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Take Time Out For Mental Health

Date 12 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
I should follow my own advice and take time out for mental health, but it’s difficult with autism. Mental health is an important component of our beating heart. Mental Health Without taking time to mentally rest, exhaustion or ...
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Our 'Spiritual Teachings'

Date 10 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
I should follow my own advice and take time out for mental health, but it’s difficult with autism. Mental health is an important component of our beating heart. Mental Health Without taking time to mentally rest, exhaustion or ...
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We are our own worst enemy

Date 6 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
Our lives are based on our own personal choices, our attitude and behaviour are based on our upbringing, but as the adult we can choose to change those things. My own worst enemy As a child, I couldn’t see my own behaviour ...
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How Vulnerable Groups are left behind in Covid

Date 5 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
I work with difference. Covid impacts differently, and there are disparities in the pandemic, which have now become more noticeable now that all precautionary measures are lifted in the UK. My Mental Struggles I struggle to comprehend my life now, how we got to this place, how the UK have…
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A life far from normal

Date 1 April 2022
Author Ilana Estelle
Living with a disability in the pandemic means my life is far from normal. On the 24th February, the UK government lifted all restrictions, now no one is safe. For those living with a disability and having to find a place just to fit in, to be able to live…
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