Well it is safe to say the last 12months have been completely different times to what we have been use to.

Living with an autoimmune disease during these uncertain times has been somewhat difficult and uncertain with everything. From not being able to leave at the height of the pandemic, to going back to work with a “New Normal” then back into a Firebreak (live in Wales), then work for a 2 months then all of a sudden Bang! A third lockdown with hardly any notice just before Christmas.

This lockdown though I have to say, has been more unsettling than the other lockdowns. It possibly has not helped with it being the Winter months and not able to go out much due to the weather conditions and dark evenings.

But a few good things have come out of this latest lockdown:- able to trial new medication while not coming into contact with anyone other than husband/daughter, 1st COVID vaccine received and even though was not very well 48hrs after was able to stay at home and rest until better and finally quality time with our daughter.

At least the lockdown rules in Wales are changing, so we are able to see family and friends.

Well living here in Wales, we have just had our lockdown eased.

Travel restrictions within Wales have been eased so this means that travel is permitted anywhere across the country. Family can be seen now, to be honest I haven’t really seen my parents properly since November. We are just grateful for how technology has come along these past 12 months. I am not sure about you, but I have become reliant on Zoom, WhatsApp video calling, Teams and Facebook Video calling.

With the travel restrictions lifted, it is an advantage for my place of work. As after being closed since December, we are now able to open and welcome guests back. Yes it is different to second lockdown, but we are able to welcome people and have them spend quality time with their family away from the same surroundings they have spent 16 weeks within.

From the lockdown restrictions, I am proud to say that I have received my Covid Vaccine. Since having the vaccine, I have been told that how you react shows how well your immune system is working with it. Safe to say mine is working well with it.