I’m Ling! Welcome to Living My Gift.
A little corner of the internet where I share what life is like with axial spondyloarthritis, the things I'm learning along the way and the everyday things I enjoy.

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When Being Supported Makes You Feel Like a Burden
I remember the first time I properly cried because of my back pain. It wasn’t because the pain was unbearable. I cried because I was struggling to help my grandmother. My grandmother...
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How Recurring Pain Changed My Everyday Life
Living with recurring pain changed how I work, travel, exercise and plan my days. Here's what chronic pain has taught me about adapting and listening to my body.
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Working with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Prioritising My Health
My experience of working with axial spondyloarthritis: taking a career break, switching to remote work, and reducing my hours to protect my health.
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There’s more to my life than my diagnosis, and I want this blog to reflect that too.

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Thanks for stopping by and spending a little time here.

I hope you enjoy having a look around.

Lots of love,

Ling