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February Language Review
With the amount I’m reading in Chinese, I’m definitely feeling way more comfortable. I’m recognising a lot more characters, picking up speed, and actually really enjoying it. Yiippeeeee!! Read more
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Books I Read in February 2024
This book is exactly what my heart and soul needed as someone who is struggling with agoraphobia. The protagonist, Amy Piper, considers herself a loser. She suffers from agoraphobia and hasn’t left her house in two years, despite trying to raise her 13-year-old son, Joey. Read more
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Trying to Beat Agoraphobia
It took me an hour to work up the courage to leave. I’d forgotten to eat. My chest hurt. I needed a wee 84746282 times. My socks were itchy. My chest hurt. By the time I left the house it was gone 10:30. Read more
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Another Day With Endometriosis
Another sleepless night. Another day of pain. Another week started by having to cancel appointments. Not only did I have to cancel my Chinese lesson today (3rd one cancelled since August 😭), but my husband has taken the day off to look after me. My husband never takes a day off, so this makes me…… Read more
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3 Years on Studygram
In my 3 years on studygram, I’ve met so many wonderful people. And that is something I would never have been able to do offline. I’m extremely grateful for all the lovely people I’ve met, and for the ones who have become friends. Read more
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Living With Agoraphobia
Having agoraphobia has changed my life a lot. For better and for worse. But one afternoon last week, I was scrolling through Instagram reels and came across one with a compilation of Taiwan clips with the song No Reason, by Ryan B and Effie. I suddenly felt so overwhelmed with emotions. Homesickness. Loneliness. Sadness. Regret….… Read more
Miss Hillsmith x Languages Louise 