I’m back, and I have a confession to make. It’s true that I stopped posting blogs because I was taking care of my health, but there was another reason…
My top values are Family, Peace, Curiosity, Creativity, and Authenticity, and I was afraid to be authentic about one of my newest values: my Faith. I wasn’t sure how or even if I should share my faith, but by not sharing it or including it in my posts, I’m not being my authentic self. Being a Christian is more than going to church; it’s been a complete renewal of my mind and plays an important role in my life every day.
Those of you who have been following my blog from the beginning have been a part of the evolution of Linda, and I hope that you see this as a continuation of that evolution. Some things are going to look a bit different. Am I going to preach at you? No. I’m not here to ‘convert’ anyone, but I am going to be talking about my faith and how it plays a role in my day-to-day life.

Now that I have that out of the way, I’m really happy to be sitting at my computer writing again. I haven’t had the inspiration to start writing a book just yet, but I’ve missed sharing my blog. I won’t be on a schedule this time around; I’ll only be posting when I have something to say. But I hope that despite some of the changes, you’ll stick around to continue reading.

Thank you for always being understanding and riding the wave with me as I navigate life with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). On that front, I’ve just had a bunch of blood tests, a hearing test, and another MRI of my brain. I’m working with my Neuropsychiatrist to make sure there aren’t other underlying issues that could be contributing to my symptoms. This means lots of new tests, but when it’s all done, I’m hoping to have a clearer picture of what is happening. I also work with a psychologist every fortnight, who is doing EMDR sessions with me. I’m still not sure if it’s helping, but I’m determined to try whatever I can to reduce my symptoms. I’ve come a long way from the Linda who could only walk a few meters, holding onto a walker or the walls. I haven’t had a non-epileptic seizure for some time now, and my pain is drastically reduced. I still have tics, some pain, and my walking distance is different from day to day, but I’ve improved enough that I decided I was ready to apply for a new job.

After my last attempt at working, I realised I need to be doing something I’m passionate about and for an organisation that is understanding and willing to work to my current abilities. So, I applied for a role as a school chaplain, and I start next week. It’s only two days a week, which gives me recovery days, and I’ve been very open and honest about my health. Lucky for me, it’s nearly the end of term four, so I’ll only be working a few weeks, and then I get school holidays, which is a nice soft introduction for me. So many things have come together for this to happen, and I’ve really felt God telling me This is what I’m meant to be doing.

I hope you’re doing well. Please, if you have any questions or want to share your thoughts on any of my posts, comment or reach out via messenger.

Take care of yourself,
Linda x