Maeve Boothby O’Neill was a young woman with great hope for the future and a wish, in her own words, “to advance the cause of human flourishing.” She was a gifted writer working on her first novel, and a treasured daughter and sister. It is her family’s wish that she should be remembered primarily for … More Why Maeve’s Death Must Bring Change
A Life Hidden is a year old this week. This milestone is an opportunity to look back on the year that has passed, and also to thank everyone who has supported my writing during this time. On a personal level it has been a difficult year. Shortly after launching the site, I suffered a … More A Life Hidden – the First Year
The third and final part of a series analysing the British Association of CFS/ME (BACME) guidelines on severe ME. I have chosen to write extensively on this subject, as the guidelines encompass several themes that are important to me. The BACME guidelines support the biopsychosocial (BPS) model of ME, which holds that deconditioning and the … More Beneath the Surface, Part 3
The second of a three part series analysing the British Association of CFS/ME (BACME) guidelines on severe ME. I have chosen to write extensively on this subject, as the guidelines encompass several themes that are important to me. In Part 1, I highlighted some positive aspects of the BACME guidelines, as well as giving an … More Beneath the Surface, Part 2
The first of a three part series analysing the British Association of CFS/ME (BACME) guidelines on severe ME. I have chosen to write extensively on this subject, as the guidelines encompass several themes that are important to me. As this is a lengthy piece and will likely be a challenge for those with severe ME, … More Beneath the Surface, Part 1
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