Going round in circles springs to mind this morning, when I look at where I am with everything that’s going on.

I suppose the good part is that I’ve not taken a step back, but it would be great if I could take just one step forward. I'm looking forward to another week's writing, but would also love to have more of a resolve on my personal circumstances.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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6 comments on “Circles”

  1. I think it will be soon. I'm glad you're doing well with your writing. I agree that it helps you tremendously as well as helps others.

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  2. Sounds like things are no worse than they were, so that in itself is a good thing. You've always got your CP Diary community to rely on too.

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    1. Thank you. I am truly grateful for all the support I get from The CP Diary community and for everyone who reads my blogs.

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  3. You will get to where you need to be. I am sure of that. Been exactly where you are and it does end in time.

    Just try to stay calm and focused. You will get there.

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    1. Thanks Randy. You're right. I feel very calm and focused. Just very tired this afternoon. It's been a long journey.

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