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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Something about this flower makes me think of beauty emerging from the shadows 🌱

A pale pink flower with a darker centre is partly in the shade and mostly in the sunshine with two green bud stems flanking the flower. The ground is gravel with brick surround.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot

Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Carole Bruce @cabruce.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

George Monbiot’s contribution in exposing the dire malpractice towards #ME patients is unmatched. Do spread this message that he just posted and reply to him if you have relevant information. 🙏

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Yep. My soul is feeling particularly crushed at the moment by the reality of daily life with chronic illnesses.

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This clematis took about 15 years to produce its first flower, 5 more or so on and it is glorious! #gardening #bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #SmallJoys 🌱

Close up of a pink and white clematis with several similar blooms surrounding it

A wider view of a pink and white clematis climbing up and over a pale green painted back yard gate with mirror panels. Several other plants are intertwined including a cream rose, honeysuckle and a fuchsia bush.

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Source: thequietsthing on tumblr

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

First blooms of hellebores in the backyard today, the rest needs a good tidy. Didn't manage to plant any bulbs, so this is a very welcome sight. #plants

A dusty pink hellebore stands proudly above leaves coloured dark green and mottled pink. In the background are winter weary plant stems in a paved yard with pale walls.

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Hannah @pipsminitwee.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This week is #SevereMEawarenessWeek Those with SME are hidden from view,often abandoned,left to struggle. Severe ME can mean being trapped,you are housebound(like me) &/or bedbound,no escaping. Yet, so many don’t even believe ME is real. #SevereMEAwarenessWeek #SME2025 #PwME #MEnotCFS #MyalgicE

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 08/08/2025

Just another relatable National Trust sign

A grey sign with white writing stands in front of an old tree. The sign reads: I am very old and need to rest. Please don't sit on me

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DecodeME @decodemestudy.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

(1/2) Key genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS > Swipe to find out more. These findings reflect the lived experience of thousands of #pwME. Thanks to all our participants & supporters who made this possible! Read a summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk

Graphic 1 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. At the top in bold lettering, it says ‘Main Findings’. Beneath this it says ‘Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. Other key findings are on the following slides.

Graphic 2 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘People with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences in their DNA compared to the general population’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and a magnifying glass.

Graphic 3 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘These lie in many places across the genome, and do not impact just one gene’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and graphs.

Graphic 4 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘Eight genetic signals have been identified. As DNA doesn’t change with ME/CFS onset, these findings reflect causes rather than effects of ME/CFS’. Beneath this is a blue magnifying glass with a DNA helix.

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Hannah @pipsminitwee.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Petition · The NHS must take measures to STOP Dill deteriorating ✍️ 🙏 - #PwME #SevereME #MEawareness #SevereMEawarenessWeek #MyalgicE #MEnotCFS Another person with ME being mistreated by the NHS, this is a shockingly sad situation, happening too often😡 www.change.org/p/the-nhs-mu...

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The NHS must take measures to STOP Dill deteriorating

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Hannah @pipsminitwee.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Today marks the start of Severe ME awareness week. People with severe ME are hidden from view & can be totally housebound and/or bed bound. I have had ME for over 25 years, I have been totally housebound for over 2 years now(& for longer spells before this). #PwME #SevereMEAwarenessWeek #SME2025

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🌱 some recent blooms, most happy with our new rose which was a bare root purchase in March. Nature truly is marvellous 🤩

A pink rose bloom with some buds in the background

Multiple chive flowers showing a purple delicacy and grace

Contrasting orange and pale lilac coloured blooms

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Look into my eyes. Step away from the phone. Feed me treats…!!

A close up on a dog’s face. She has mainly black fur and a white chest plus brown eyes and a black nose.

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A little flower arranging from the garden canvas at Dad's. Beautiful afternoon to spend a few minutes outside 😊

A mixed bouquet of yellow daffodils, white camelia, red currant, spike leafed holly and other garden foliage

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ThereForME @thereforme.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We’ve been so moved seeing the #FundThePlan videos over the past few weeks. Now, we want to get our call to #FundThePlan out far and wide. Here’s a little something we’ve put together for the campaign. We’d love your help making some noise with it 🙏

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

It's a hard life, sigh! Woke the human up to mither for food but then decided to lie on her and catch 40 winks.

A close up picture of a dog's head and paw while it snoozes on a maroon pillow. The dog has curly black/brown hair on her head with a white chin and paw. It also has a shiny, black boopable nose. The background is a home lounge area, out of focus.

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A pleasure to see some crocus blooms during a brief outing today. Perhaps nearing past their best, something I can identify with!

Close up of purple and purple/white crocus blooms with vivid orange stamens at their centre. A few petals are looking tatty but overall, the flowers are still beautiful.

A carpet of crocus flowers in white, purple and mixed purple/white under a wide trunked tree. A beam of bright sunlight falls across a strip. In the background is a brick wall with hedging behind.

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Always our defender of the neighbourhood, and a good leg warmer to boot!

A curly haired black and white Spanish Water dog wearing a brown collar lies on her humans blanketed legs while keeping watch on the street outside the room.

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The giver and receiver of so much love in our house 🐾 💕🐾

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Was reluctant to go somewhere today but these beautiful snowdrops greeted me on my arrival alongside a cheery Robin

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

New here? Struggling with Long Covid or think you might have Long Covid? I’ve written a series of guides about two of the most common and difficult to diagnose comorbids: POTS and MCAS. If you’re newly diagnosed or undiagnosed, if you’ve been told it’s “all in your head”… read on! 🧵

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Today’s creation, a happy distraction

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Saw the GP about muscular aches and pains today and whilst sympathetic, still mostly the shoulder shrug. Agreed to ordering some tests but I think only one of us will have read the following: bjgp.org/content/74/7...

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Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care

Since the earliest stages of the pandemic, muscle weakness has been a key symptom described by patients post-COVID infection. Estimated to affect up to 60% of those with long COVID, it can have a prof...

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

For anyone who needs a reminder tonight - your value is not tied to your ability to work or participate in capitalism. In fact - being disabled IS work. People have no idea how much work. They imagine it like a vacation - laying around all day doing whatever fun activities you most enjoy. 🧵

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Visited a local craft fair today but had to leave early as dizziness set in. May have been a blessing in disguise for my wallet.

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Because some damn fool asked, here's a thread about Baxter. This was taken on the day I brought home Baxter and threw away all hope of an easy life. Look at him. Absolutely irresistible. And that's how they get you, the utter bastards

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

In-laws are here, dog trying her best to wrangle treats out of them. Big puppy dog eyes, singsong whining, paw nudges - the lot!!

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Well, that was an adventure - being at the dentist's during a power cut... mobile phone torch in action and lots of people saying they weren’t trained to use the evacu-chair as they looked down at the powerchair 😅

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Slow Lane @slow-lane.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Our girl, queen of all the land she surveys. Pah! to the leash 😁

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