It was 80° in LA this Xmas so I had to show off my toes ♥️💚 #christmastoes #blingtoes #birthdaynails

A very late post for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, 12th of May.

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.

Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.

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While today has been another great day on my holidayto France, the pain has been off the charts with every bone in my right foot and ankle feeling like they were broken. Sometimes it's my lower back, sometimes my shoulders, but often my hips, knees, and ankles.

When things are like this, I use crutches as it's impossible to put weight down with whatever foot or leg is in pain.

When I use crutches, it can be very hard to be independent.

For example, an inability to carry a glass of water to my seat, get in or out of a bathtub safely for a shower, or stand at a hob to make meals.

I can not allow myself to struggle as its exhausting and more painful. I have to ask for help, which, as many who know me will tell you, doesn't come easily or naturally to me.

Today my boyfriend has been getting me drinks and food, driving me less than 2 minutes down the road to the local restaurant we were eating at, helping me in and out of the bath, and reminding me to take my meds when the fibro fog has been at its worst. I hate to say it, but he's my carer. At 34 years old, I need someone to do the job I used to do for the elderly.

It's so difficult for me to depend on someone this way, but he's stepped up to a task he didn't even ask for, and does an amazing job. Even when I was married I didn't receive this level of respect and care.

Not all disabilities and illnesses are visible. I'm so glad I have someone like him to help me with mine when so many people struggle alone.

#spoonie #FibromyalgiaAwareness #fibromyalgia #SpoonieWarrior #UnpaidCarer #FibromyalgiaAwarenessDay

#Sandals #instasandals #sandalsindecember #sandalsinwinter #wedges #wedgesshoes #wedgesandals #toes #prettytoes #christmastoes #xmastoes #holidaytoes #sparklytoes #redpedi #redpedicure https://www.instagram.com/p/B54oK62gloh/?igshid=diabgyolvkv8

#matchingtoes #rainbowtoes #colourfultoes #holidaytoes #prettytoes #prettyfeet #feet #happyfeet #happy #sunnytoes #sunnynails @the_gelbottle_inc #thegelbottlebellflower #thegebottlecalifornian #thegelbottleforgetmenot #thegelbottlelimepunch #thegelbottleelderflower #thegelbottlebellwort #thegelbottleflame #thegelbottleprincess #thegelbottlepurplemajesty #thegelbottlemiami #rainbow #rainbownails #bright #brightnails #boldnails #funnails #holidaynails #holiday #happy #happynails #nails #nails💅 #nailpro #nailaddict #gravesendnails #nailsgravesend #gravesend #sophiedonaldson #nailart #gelpolish #gelnails #gel #scratch #scratchmag #scratchmagazine #happynails #prettynails #nailtech #nailie #nails2inspire #nailstoinspire #nailsoftheday #nailsfortheday #nails4theday #lovenails #prettynails #specialnails #scratchmagazine #scratchmag #showscratch #sophiescosycorner (at Sophie's Cosy Corner) https://www.instagram.com/p/BysXE4HFdUs/?igshid=sevfs873cwoo

Glitter Ombre Toes in Gel #ombre #missjulesbeauty #purenails #glitter #rosegoldnails #gems #nailspa #bolsover #chesterfield #holidaytoes #halo #diamantetoes (at Miss Jules Beauty) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyjJSSDDgl/?igshid=1n3ks4ek71tu8

Holiday toes, Orly Pixy Stix with Lecente Tangerine glitter #nails #nailart #pedicure #gelpolish #glitter #glitternails #twinkletoes #fabfeet #fabnails #holidaytoes #orly #lecente #nailartist #nailsalon #prettyfeet #finesseaestheticsbeauty #billingham #norton #stocktonontees #middlesbrough #hartlepool #teesside (at Finesse Aesthetics & Beauty)

Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia?

Thank you 🙂 No, we don't! Our closest holidayto Christmas is Australia Day on the 36th Jan.

Bright blue toes in Sri Lanka #kitsunenails #opi #srilanka #holidaytoes #pedicure #pedi (at Gangaramaya Temple)

C L I E N T - H O L I D A Y - S E L F I E 🤳 this is a perfect shade for a holiday gel pedicure. #clientselfie #holidaytoes #holidaytoes☀️👙😎 #holiday #holidaylook #summernails

#holidaytoes #madewithstudio

I hope this special lady has a great time away! I'll miss you!! You make the most of every second @carriedenney88 #holidaytoes #coraltoes @the_gelbottle_inc #thegelbottlemojito #eygpt #eygptnails #holiday #holidaynails #nailsdone #toesready #prettytoes #prettyfeet #sophiedonaldson #sophiescosycorner #gravesendsalon #gravesendnails #gravesendbeauty #beauty #nails #nailart #prettynails #pretty #cute (at Gravesend, Kent) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jc79CAEGY/?igshid=yx3vx142gitj

More Summery Toes with a splash of glitter #halo #missjulesbeauty #geltoes #holidaytoes (at Miss Jules Beauty) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUZJDpgcJM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16temiu74ftzd