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The Layered Life Identity: Who Am I Beyond the Labels?

The Layered Life Identity: Who Am I Beyond the Labels?

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 29/09/2025

Who am I beyond the labels? A soft, honest exploration of identity, layers, and the parts of us that exist beyond diagnosis, role, or expectation.

Reflections for Layered Lives
Small Adjustments, Big Impact: Tools That Change Layered Lives

Small Adjustments, Big Impact: Tools That Change Layered Lives

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 27/08/2025

Sometimes the smallest supports bring the greatest relief. Practical, gentle tools that help layered lives feel lighter, safer, and more sustainable.

Tools & Gentle Practices
You’re Not Just Tired, Chronic Fatigue

You’re Not Just Tired, Chronic Fatigue

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 10/08/2025

A heartfelt look at chronic fatigue, beyond tiredness, into the layered emotional and physical reality so many live with quietly

Reflections for Layered Lives
Disability + Mental Health + Caring: When the Labels Don’t Fit

Disability + Mental Health + Caring: When the Labels Don’t Fit

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 31/07/2025

What happens when life doesn’t fit neat labels? A gentle reflection on disability, mental health, caring, and the layered reality behind lived experience.

Reflections for Layered Lives
What It’s Really Like to Live a Layered Life

What It’s Really Like to Live a Layered Life

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 22/07/2025

What it really means to navigate a layered life, the emotions, the quiet strength, and the invisible work behind carrying complexity with grace.

Reflections for Layered Lives
What Is a Layered Life? And Why It Matters to Professionals Who Want to Help

What Is a Layered Life? And Why It Matters to Professionals Who Want to Help

Shirley Appleby
Published on: 15/07/2025

What a layered life truly means, and why professionals supporting complex needs must understand the lived reality behind the layers.

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