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oftencalledcathy@mastodon.ie

<p>@c_oreilly on <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/IrishTwitter" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>IrishTwitter</span></a> 
Socially awkward, demand avoidant, lone parent to 3, unpaid carer to 2 (1 profoundly disabled, 1 autistic), 1 still living at home 
Old leftie with <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/LongCovid" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LongCovid</span></a>. 
She/her 😷
“I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean: like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.”</p>

Posts

  • Post #3552298

    #3goodthings 1. B’s Home Care Worker - and her Bus - were both on time this morning, so things were a bit more relaxed round here for once 2. The sun is shining, but it’s not too hot 3. The bees are already feasting on the honeysuckle, which is finally thriving

  • Post #3375649

    #3GoodThings 1. Buttercups in trees! Whatever next? 2. The wonderful women who introduced me to Zumba, celebrated 10 years of teaching. I was there on her 1st day, and I’m still thankful every week for her classes ❤️ 3. Some unexpected good wishes from an unlikely source!

  • Post #3311455

    #3GoodThings 1. Fab walk with Aud and B in Donadea Forest Park, with added fairies 😂 🧚‍♀️ 2. Tee shirt from the annual Palma Zumba weekend sent by the host as a gift for me as I’m unable to attend 😊 3. One of my Christmas presents from eldest was delivered today, can’t wait to read this 📖

  • Post #2005209

    Here’s a rare thing; the Irish times reporting sensibly on #LongCovid and how it affects the heart “There is also growing evidence that Long Covid can disrupt the autonomic nervous system” - I have this issue and it’s not fun And it’s not ancient history, new people are being diagnosed every day https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/05/05/evidence-mounts-that-long-covid-is-damaging-the-hearts-of-those-affected/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=bluesky

  • Post #1871296

    A very short (cos I’m tired) meditation on invisible illness #AmWriting https://oftencalledcathy.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/sofas-and-sunshine/

  • Post #1871294

    Jane Johnstone on rte’s drive time now talking about caring for adults with intellectual disabilities and no plan for their future #BeforeWeDie #Mastodaoine

  • Post #1871293

    I’m so lucky to live so close to this! Sound up, as they say #sea #mastodaoine

  • Post #1810535

    Most Irish people reject far right despite strong social media presence – report #GoodNews #Mastodaoine https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41836502.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;amp;utm_medium=bluesky