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Friday, December 12, 2025

Body In Balance – My Lipoedema Journey

Lipoedema is a chronic, progressive condition that has affected my body and daily life, both physically and mentally, for many years. Despite all the self-care, treatments and lifestyle choices I make, liposuction is the only realistic way for me to achieve genuine relief in the form of greater mobility and significantly reduced or even eliminated chronic pain. Unfortunately, this treatment is still not covered by health insurance in the Netherlands, and it doesn't look like that will change in the near future. This feels deeply unfair, but dwelling on anger and disappointment won't help me. 

After careful consideration, we have decided to fund the surgery ourselves. The first treatment is already scheduled! We have set aside/borrowed money for this, but it does make us more vulnerable financially. This is why I have started a crowdfunding campaign. Asking for help is a bit scary, but being honest is even more important: I cannot do this alone. Every contribution helps to ease the financial burden and makes the journey a little more manageable. Every donation, whether big or small, moves me closer to a body that feels balanced again. 

As you've come to expect from me, I'll be posting regular explanations and updates to keep you informed. I'll do that on the crowdfunding page and in more detail on my other blog “Body In Balance – My Lipoedema Journey”

‘Lipedema Heroes Tinkerbell’ by Flore Carvas @fc.lipoedeme


Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Blogblast For Peace 2025


Today I'm joining hundreds of bloggers across the world in a movement called "Blogblast For Peace". This is my 20th globe in my 18th year participating. 

Blog4Peace 2025 – Speak Love

Every year on November 4th, people all around the world gather to share a simple, powerful prayer: peace. Since 2008, I’ve joined this circle of voices, because I believe that words are magic.
What we speak, think, and share shapes the world we live in.

This year’s theme is Speak Love.
To me, that means more than softness or romance.
It’s a daily choice: to speak love in a world that can be harsh and fearful.
Love that doesn’t ask who you are, whom you love, or what you believe in.
Love that breaks down walls instead of building them.
Love that holds space, compassion, and respect.

Love is a spell we cast each day 
weaving peace in hearts of every colour.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎
That is my wish for this day, and for all the days to come.
May our words, our deeds, and our silences be filled with peace..

🕊️ Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant us peace - and may we be brave enough to keep speaking love.

Please join us. People unite in a global cry for peace in this annual event. One day. One voice. All it takes is one post. Don't have a blog? You can also join us by using social media. My globe will be on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and all other places I am in too. 

Post and share, anywhere you are online. 
It's that simple. Join us!

To everyone: I wish you peace! One moment, one step can be the beginning; one person can make the difference!


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