Welcome to My Blog – My Name is Alisha and I am an Advocate | Blogger | and Influencer, I bring a unique perspective to the creator community as I navigate life predominantly from my bed due to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Endometriosis, Steatohepatitis, and De Quervains Syndrome affecting both hands.

My interactions with the outside world are limited to essential appointments, often necessitating ambulance trips to the hospital during severe bouts of pain.

I strongly believe in the power of my voice, representing the millions worldwide facing similar challenges. Those enduring the complexities of illnesses like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, women grappling with Endometriosis, and individuals relying on wheelchairs and aids for daily living.

I aim to stand out by fostering genuine connections and collaborations.

Travelling with a Wheelchair

Travelling is one of life’s greatest joys, but for those of us who rely on wheelchairs, it can present unique challenges, particularly when venturing abroad. As a wheelchair user, I understand the anxiety that comes with entrusting your mobility device to an airline, knowing that if something goes wrong, your entire trip could be jeopardised. This blog post aims to offer practical advice and reassurance to fellow wheelchair users who dream of exploring the world, with tips on how to prepare for your journey, protect your wheelchair, and deal with any unfortunate incidents that may arise.

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Autoimmune Disease

Understanding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Deep Dive into Chronic Illness

ME/CFS is a complex, multifaceted disorder that affects various body systems, including neurological, immune, endocrine, and energy metabolism.
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Matthew Street Festival

The Matthew Street Festival is back for 2024 and will be held at the Famous Pier Head
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Medical Research

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Sufferers Liverpool

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Sufferers Liverpool I'm Alisha Whittam, a fellow ME/CFS sufferer, and I'm reaching out to connect with others in our community. I'm on a mission to gather crucial data and personal stories from ME sufferers in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
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Autoimmune Disease

It’s not Tiredness

Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Pinterest Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is not just tiredness. To explain I want to share with you my experience with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). It can be frustrating when people don’t fully understand what Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Sufferers are going through. It hurts when others brush off this condition as
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ,Ear seeds and Dragons Den
Disabled blogger

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Ear Seeds, Dragons Den & Why we can’t let this happen again!

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis – Ear Seeds Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Ear Seeds, Dragons Den & Why we can’t let this happen again! Today, I talk about something that’s deeply personal to me and affects millions of people worldwide – Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or ME. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is a chronic illness that I have been
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Alfie the Black Labrador starts a YouTube channel

Alfie the Black Labrador starts a YouTube channel. Alfie is a Black Labrador who lives in Liverpool. Alfie is doted on by his family of 3, He is 7 years old and will be turning 8 in 2024. Alisha his Nanna firmly believes that he is special. As Alisha has
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Holly Jolly Christmas is not in my house this year- photo of a black floor which should have a floor covering
Health

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

The worst Christmas of my life. I share my story in the hope that you manage this sort of situation better than I did. Not a Holly Jolly Christmas in my house this year.
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Vlogmas
Events

Christmas with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is Hard

Christmas with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is hard so if you are suffering this Christmas I send you all my love. You are not alone, I just wanted to let you know that if you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and need a friend or just someone to talk to over the Christmas holidays,
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Vlogmas
Chronic Illness

A Cuddly Labrador, A Sneezy Labrador and a Funny Labrador

A Cuddly Labrador, A Sneezy Labrador and a Funny Labrador it must be Vlogmas Days 14 & 15. 📆 This video was published on or around 17th December 2023 Welcome to my enchanting world, where the holiday spirit dances in each frame, somedays🎅✨
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Dr Paul Hwang and ME/CFS

Have you heard about Dr Paul Hwang and ME/CFS? As someone with Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis I try to keep as up-to-date as I can with news so reading about Dr Paul Hwang and his recent PNAS paper I felt a little bit of hope. I know that many will disagree
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Disabled blogger

Vlogmas Day 8

Vlogmas Day 8 : Unboxing Pooch & Mutt Treats & Advent Calendar Time Alfie has his favourite treat box delivered The Pooch & Mutt Treat box 🐾 Watch Alfie Our Black Labrador open Day 8 of his Lilys Kitchen Advent Calendar🐾
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Vlogmas Day 7
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Vlogmas Day 7 : Unboxing My Temu Haul of Disability Aids

Vlogmas Day 7 : Unboxing My Temu Haul of Disability Aids Alfie picks from his new box of Whimzees 🐾 Watch Alfie Our Black Labrador open Day 7 of his Lilys Kitchen Advent Calendar🐾
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Vlogmas Day 6 : Watch my Labrador Alfie open door number 6 of his Lilys Kitchen Advent Calendar

Today for me the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis took over so today me be a very short one but for me it's one of the most special times of the day. I love being able to open his advent calendar with him it really is always a highlight of my day🐾
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Vlogmas Day 5 - A Cartoon of A Snowman, A Labrador and a Reindeer
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Today I talk about life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and finally reaching a diagnosis with the help of my Dr. My Dr referred me to The ME team at The Royal Liverpool Hospital 😘 Alfie picked from his box of Whimzees and is in a very impatient cheeky mood 😂
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Cartoon Snowman Reindeer and Alfie my Black Labrador
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

The Day my Daughter came home

Today was extremely special as it was the day my Daughter came home for the night and Alfie was so excited, she was covered in Labrador kisses 😘 Alfie had a new box of Whimzees delivered and was in a cheeky mood 😂
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Vlogmas Day 3

Vlogmas Day 3 Unfortunately, today wasn’t enchanting, living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis you have to come to terms with good, good days and bad, bad days. You also need to accept with ME as Severe as mine that the only thing you can do some days is open an advent calendar
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Vlogmas Day 2 - A Cartoon Black Labrador, A Snowman and A Reindeer
Disabled blogger

Vlogmas Day 2

Vlogmas Day 2: The Blush & Gold Planner Unboxing & Alfie opens up his Lilys Kitchen Advent Calendar door number 2 🐾 Watching Alfie opening day 2 of his advent makes me so happy, he deserves the world🐾
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Labrador hits the jackpot on Vlogmas Day 13
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Vlogmas Day 1 : The one with the Cheeky Labrador

Vlogmas Day 1 : The one with the Cheeky Labrador Having a cheeky Labrador to help when opening parcels can backfire and as he knows that I can’t run after him he has lots of fun 🙈 Join us on our very first Vlogmas video The one with the Cheeky
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Friends with ME is a support network of people with ME or “Friends with ME” It is a group where we can talk openly to people who understand how we feel. It’s also for carers and family members of people with ME who also need support. This group will very shortly be running support groups in Liverpool, I am aiming to have regular group meetings up and running in 2024. Most importantly between us, we can do anything.

Talk with ME is a page to share information about ME Talk with ME is here to support Our Family, Friends and Carers as we understand that this illness directly affects the people closest to us. Talk with ME is a safe place, we do not allow bullying or spam comments. Any member can send a message directly to me if they are uncomfortable and I will personally investigate before taking action.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Carer Community is here to allow people who care for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis sufferers to talk privately. It is no secret that life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is extremely difficult yet the people who care for ME sufferers are often forgotten about. Alisha wanted this page to be a place where the carers and families could talk privately, a place where we could ask each other for help and support or advice. This group is managed by Alishas Daughter who also works full time so if you do have any questions and you need help please message us and we will come back to you as soon as we are able to.