I found this really awesome group of people...
It all started with a girl called Lizzie...
Lizzie had a chronic illness, and was part of several online support groups, the type of which I am sure you'll recognise. Mostly full of miserable, self pitying people who wallow in their illnesses and generally make each other feel worse instead of better. I mean, it's always a risk when you get a load of chronically ill people together, as there's bound to be issues, but my friends, there is a better way than wallowing! You are not a hippo, wallowing rights are reserved for hippos only!
So... What is this 'better way'?! I hear you ask...
To be honest, it pretty much says there what The Pillow Fort is all about, it makes chronic illness suck less. Cause let's face it, chronic illness is a bit rubbish- however, you can acknowledge the rubbishy parts and still maintain, or at least try to maintain a positive outlook on life. The Pillow Fort is about realistic positivity, not airy-fairy optimism, nor self-pity parties, but a perfect balance between the two. The website features an online magazine, a blog, and an awesome little shop where you can buy extremely cool things... I bought these slippers!
But the best bit about The Pillow Fort is the online community attached to it- The Pillow Fighter's Club. It's free to join, and they have a Facebook group full of AMAZING people all living with chronic illnesses, conditions, and disabilities, both physically and mentally. I have made so many friends through The Pillow Fighter's Club already, including the lovely Isabel, who gets a shout out cause she's amazing and awesome and inspired me to start vlogging again.
Which reminds me...
I have something to tell you...
I'VE STARTED VLOGGING AGAIN!
I am continuing with The Pyjama Vlogs series, as I like the idea of making chronic illness vlogs, as I've found people like Isabel, Bree, and Kelly's videos to be so helpful and amazing. Here is episode 4:
However I'm also starting another video series called 'Pet's Corner' as I'm moving house tomorrow... and I'm taking two of my three pets with me to my new place, so I'll be filming pet care videos as well. The first of which is this one:
So guys, check out The Pillow Fort, join The Pillow Fighter's Club, and subscribe to my Youtube channel!
Pretty please with a cherry on top...?
Alley-Cat
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© Alice Daley 2014
