Hi, I'm Susan...

Instead of focusing on the things I could no longer do, I started looking for ways to adapt. I discovered new ways to stay creative, developed organisational systems that helped me cope with Fibro Fog, and embraced technology that made everyday life just that little bit easier.

Those discoveries eventually became this website.

When I began writing in 2016, my goal wasn't to become an expert. I simply wanted to share the things I was learning in the hope that they might help someone else who was walking a similar path.

Living with a chronic illness can feel incredibly isolating. Sometimes the most reassuring thing is knowing that someone else understands the challenges you're facing and has found practical ways to work around them.

Everything I write comes from real life. Some ideas have worked brilliantly, others have taken plenty of trial and error, but they've all taught me something worth sharing.

Creative Fibro is built around three things that have made the biggest difference in my own life.

Honest articles about living with Fibromyalgia, managing everyday challenges, wellbeing and finding ways to make life work for you rather than against you.

Creativity has become one of my favourite ways to relax and escape from the constant background noise of chronic illness. Whether it's card making, adult colouring, diamond painting or simply trying something new, I believe creativity isn't about being artistic—it's about finding joy in creating. Although the old perfectionist in me is happy when I am pleased with the outcome.

When memory isn't always reliable and energy is limited, good organisation becomes more than simply being tidy. It's about reducing stress, conserving precious energy and making everyday life easier. I'll be sharing the systems, ideas and habits that have helped me over the years.

While most of my writing lives here, I also have two companion websites.

Creative Fibro Digital World is where I share my love of genealogy, blogging, websites, apps, digital organisation and the technology that helps me stay organised and creative.

Creative Fibro Off Topic is home to everything else that interests me, from mild politics and sport to the occasional subject that simply doesn't fit anywhere else.

Away from the keyboard you'll usually find me enjoying one of my creative hobbies, researching my family history, organising something that probably didn't need organising, or experimenting with a new digital tool to see if it can make life a little simpler. When the spoons are non-existent I will probably be found watching a box set or film, or a sport I am partial to.

I've been happily married to my husband, Michael, for many years. He occasionally joins me on the blog too, sharing his perspective on what it's like living alongside someone with Fibromyalgia. His guest posts offer a different viewpoint and remind us that chronic illness affects loved ones as well as those living with the condition.  

I'm also rather fond of butterflies. They are the official symbol of Fibromyalgia and for me they symbolise hope, resilience and transformation—qualities that feel especially meaningful when you're living with a long-term condition. That's why you'll see them woven throughout the Creative Fibro brand.

Whether you've recently been diagnosed, have been living with Fibromyalgia for years, or you've arrived because someone you care about has the condition, I hope you'll find something here that helps.

Life with Fibromyalgia isn't always easy, but I firmly believe it can still be creative, fulfilling and full of moments worth celebrating.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you'll stay awhile.