Lydia Morsman
@lydiamorsman.bsky.social
✍🏻 writer of creative works
♿️ ambulant powerchair user
🧟♀️ more resilient than I look
🫖 drinker of tea
🌈 bi/ace spec
🫠 CPTSD surfer
💃 LNK, cat lover
👩❤️👨 married my twin sloth 🦥
🧘♀️ don’t tell me to do yoga
♿️ ambulant powerchair user
🧟♀️ more resilient than I look
🫖 drinker of tea
🌈 bi/ace spec
🫠 CPTSD surfer
💃 LNK, cat lover
👩❤️👨 married my twin sloth 🦥
🧘♀️ don’t tell me to do yoga
The Hangnail
He said he’d climb my ladder
right to the top
rip off my tights with his teeth
Well
I’ve seen men do all sorts with their teeth
but not that
I’ll peel off my own tights
thanks very much
removing them is the easy part
Nylon snags when dragged over thighs
When hangnails get involved
He said he’d climb my ladder
right to the top
rip off my tights with his teeth
Well
I’ve seen men do all sorts with their teeth
but not that
I’ll peel off my own tights
thanks very much
removing them is the easy part
Nylon snags when dragged over thighs
When hangnails get involved
November 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Hangnail
He said he’d climb my ladder
right to the top
rip off my tights with his teeth
Well
I’ve seen men do all sorts with their teeth
but not that
I’ll peel off my own tights
thanks very much
removing them is the easy part
Nylon snags when dragged over thighs
When hangnails get involved
He said he’d climb my ladder
right to the top
rip off my tights with his teeth
Well
I’ve seen men do all sorts with their teeth
but not that
I’ll peel off my own tights
thanks very much
removing them is the easy part
Nylon snags when dragged over thighs
When hangnails get involved
Is anyone else with the chronic illness or disability in the ‘I can never sleep when I have to get up early’ club? Doesn’t matter what I do. It’s like my brain knows it’s gonna be a struggle to wake up, so it prevents the struggle from occurring at all.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Is anyone else with the chronic illness or disability in the ‘I can never sleep when I have to get up early’ club? Doesn’t matter what I do. It’s like my brain knows it’s gonna be a struggle to wake up, so it prevents the struggle from occurring at all.
Tonight, our quiz team, The Sex Mittens, won our regular quiz night’s October quiz for the second year running. Full marks on the Halloween round 🎃 (and the Jurassic Park round 🦖 ) We even aced the sport round - unheard of. We will come back next year to defend our crown 👑
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Tonight, our quiz team, The Sex Mittens, won our regular quiz night’s October quiz for the second year running. Full marks on the Halloween round 🎃 (and the Jurassic Park round 🦖 ) We even aced the sport round - unheard of. We will come back next year to defend our crown 👑
I’ve decided I need to celebrate myself more, and I’m halfway to 90 on Thursday. So I’ve decided to have more fun, like leaving the house, and hunting ghosts in Cologne for Halloween. Never been to Germany, never taken my wheelchair out of the country, very excited about this 👻
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I’ve decided I need to celebrate myself more, and I’m halfway to 90 on Thursday. So I’ve decided to have more fun, like leaving the house, and hunting ghosts in Cologne for Halloween. Never been to Germany, never taken my wheelchair out of the country, very excited about this 👻
Just bought the textbooks and entire reading list for my uni module that starts next October, because reading, chronic fatigue and brain fog are the perfect combination for a passing level 3 of an English Literature and Creative Writing degree.
I start level 3 today. So naturally I’m here…
I start level 3 today. So naturally I’m here…
October 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Just bought the textbooks and entire reading list for my uni module that starts next October, because reading, chronic fatigue and brain fog are the perfect combination for a passing level 3 of an English Literature and Creative Writing degree.
I start level 3 today. So naturally I’m here…
I start level 3 today. So naturally I’m here…
Within a few days of starting HRT my brain went quiet. I had no idea how bad it was. The anxiety, rumination, paranoia, brain fog, almost gone in a week. I don’t know how to describe it. It’s like the world feels real. I’m fatigued, but more sleepy, super relaxed. #mentalhealth #perimenopause
My brain fog, fatigue & poor cognition have become unbearable. I’m intolerant to most foods. I have acne, UTIs, insomnia, constant headaches, wild paranoia, joint pain, pelvic issues and more. Tonight I started HRT. I’m 44. I hope symptoms are at least exacerbated by hormones #perimenopause
September 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Within a few days of starting HRT my brain went quiet. I had no idea how bad it was. The anxiety, rumination, paranoia, brain fog, almost gone in a week. I don’t know how to describe it. It’s like the world feels real. I’m fatigued, but more sleepy, super relaxed. #mentalhealth #perimenopause
I’m manifesting millions. It can be done. Like when you are thinking about pizza, and you got on Facebook and get a Dominos ad pop up, that isn’t the algorithm, it’s the universe. Stop thinking about pizza, stark thinking about that lottery win. It will happen, trust me, I’m disabled.
September 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I’m manifesting millions. It can be done. Like when you are thinking about pizza, and you got on Facebook and get a Dominos ad pop up, that isn’t the algorithm, it’s the universe. Stop thinking about pizza, stark thinking about that lottery win. It will happen, trust me, I’m disabled.
My brain fog, fatigue & poor cognition have become unbearable. I’m intolerant to most foods. I have acne, UTIs, insomnia, constant headaches, wild paranoia, joint pain, pelvic issues and more. Tonight I started HRT. I’m 44. I hope symptoms are at least exacerbated by hormones #perimenopause
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My brain fog, fatigue & poor cognition have become unbearable. I’m intolerant to most foods. I have acne, UTIs, insomnia, constant headaches, wild paranoia, joint pain, pelvic issues and more. Tonight I started HRT. I’m 44. I hope symptoms are at least exacerbated by hormones #perimenopause
If anyone has any #lowfodmap vegetarian tips, would love to know. I’m a fussy eater, no energy to cook. Obsessed with melon, blueberries, tofu, potatoes, olives. That’s kinda my diet. Need more green things. Not the biggest fan of green things. Can whip up a stunning carbonara, not the healthiest…
September 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If anyone has any #lowfodmap vegetarian tips, would love to know. I’m a fussy eater, no energy to cook. Obsessed with melon, blueberries, tofu, potatoes, olives. That’s kinda my diet. Need more green things. Not the biggest fan of green things. Can whip up a stunning carbonara, not the healthiest…
This year I went from a walking stick to a powerchair. Changed my life. No longer 90% housebound. More energy, less pain. Weeks later. IBS from Hell. Intolerant to everything. Debilitating fatigue. Did low fodmap diet. Was just feeling stronger. Ate ice cream yesterday. Big mistake. HUGE mistake.
September 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This year I went from a walking stick to a powerchair. Changed my life. No longer 90% housebound. More energy, less pain. Weeks later. IBS from Hell. Intolerant to everything. Debilitating fatigue. Did low fodmap diet. Was just feeling stronger. Ate ice cream yesterday. Big mistake. HUGE mistake.
Went to my dermatologist, she suggested HRT. I’d mentioned perimenopause symptoms to my GP, but he never suggested it. Noticed women in peri groups are really concerned about pleasing partners. I’m on the asexual spectrum. Libido/no libido’s never bothered me. I told my GP this. He offers HRT.
September 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Went to my dermatologist, she suggested HRT. I’d mentioned perimenopause symptoms to my GP, but he never suggested it. Noticed women in peri groups are really concerned about pleasing partners. I’m on the asexual spectrum. Libido/no libido’s never bothered me. I told my GP this. He offers HRT.
I start my 3rd year of uni soon. One module, Advanced Creative Writing, it looks great. Lots of scriptwriting and I’m experienced, but this disabled body/brain… start HRT this week. Anxious… CPTSD is so hormone triggered. But hoping the fog might ease up. Maybe the insomnia… maybe other things🤞🏻
September 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I start my 3rd year of uni soon. One module, Advanced Creative Writing, it looks great. Lots of scriptwriting and I’m experienced, but this disabled body/brain… start HRT this week. Anxious… CPTSD is so hormone triggered. But hoping the fog might ease up. Maybe the insomnia… maybe other things🤞🏻
My husband, on brain fog…You’re not 5G, you’re on dial up, from 1999.
I mean, he’s not wrong. But now I can almost hear my own brain loading.
#disability #mecfs
I mean, he’s not wrong. But now I can almost hear my own brain loading.
#disability #mecfs
August 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
My husband, on brain fog…You’re not 5G, you’re on dial up, from 1999.
I mean, he’s not wrong. But now I can almost hear my own brain loading.
#disability #mecfs
I mean, he’s not wrong. But now I can almost hear my own brain loading.
#disability #mecfs
Today I braved Tescos. Needed special snacks - IBS is battering me. Needed emergency low fodmap carbs. Tescos is Hell, sensory overload, still a thing. Couldn’t do the bus after, wheelchaired myself a good mile home.
Gluten free bread is hideous. #cptsd #disability #IBS
Gluten free bread is hideous. #cptsd #disability #IBS
August 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Today I braved Tescos. Needed special snacks - IBS is battering me. Needed emergency low fodmap carbs. Tescos is Hell, sensory overload, still a thing. Couldn’t do the bus after, wheelchaired myself a good mile home.
Gluten free bread is hideous. #cptsd #disability #IBS
Gluten free bread is hideous. #cptsd #disability #IBS
Went to my writing group, explained the concept for my literary novel, writing friends get excited and give me all kinds of amazing ideas for the tech crime thriller it could be, and I’m like, well done, fantastic, great, but this is my LITERARY novel you pesky writing bitches.
Good ideas though.
Good ideas though.
August 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Went to my writing group, explained the concept for my literary novel, writing friends get excited and give me all kinds of amazing ideas for the tech crime thriller it could be, and I’m like, well done, fantastic, great, but this is my LITERARY novel you pesky writing bitches.
Good ideas though.
Good ideas though.
The film I watched last night killed a dog. Top marks from me. Love it when they go there. Hate me.
August 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The film I watched last night killed a dog. Top marks from me. Love it when they go there. Hate me.
I’m working on a serial killer book. The dystopian was messing with my messy head. It’s taking too long to be the novel of my dreams. I don’t wanna call this new one a thriller, I’m not about hitting those beats, but it’s literary, and it’s about a serial killer. Right now that’s all I know.
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I’m working on a serial killer book. The dystopian was messing with my messy head. It’s taking too long to be the novel of my dreams. I don’t wanna call this new one a thriller, I’m not about hitting those beats, but it’s literary, and it’s about a serial killer. Right now that’s all I know.
In good news, my electric wheelchair has been changing my life. Should have got one years ago.
August 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In good news, my electric wheelchair has been changing my life. Should have got one years ago.
Been awol from here for a while. Still writing, still battling the health things. Was feeling a little better for the first time in a long time, then the IBS came to crush me. Who knew it could be so bad? Apparently everybody. Low fodmap is my new obsession. I despise diets.
August 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Been awol from here for a while. Still writing, still battling the health things. Was feeling a little better for the first time in a long time, then the IBS came to crush me. Who knew it could be so bad? Apparently everybody. Low fodmap is my new obsession. I despise diets.
A little story I’m working on. It’s 1995 and Ian’s writing: Braveheart, the One Man Satirical Musical, for the Edinburgh fringe #amwriting #shortstories #flashfiction #writerscommunity
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A little story I’m working on. It’s 1995 and Ian’s writing: Braveheart, the One Man Satirical Musical, for the Edinburgh fringe #amwriting #shortstories #flashfiction #writerscommunity
I just messed up my longest streak on wordle, 10 long days.
June 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I just messed up my longest streak on wordle, 10 long days.
M&S gave me soft pats of butter with my toasted tea cake. I shall never set foot in Costa again.
June 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
M&S gave me soft pats of butter with my toasted tea cake. I shall never set foot in Costa again.
I got assaulted by a hornet tonight. Last time I wear Britney’s perfume to writing group. Made a right twat of myself in the pub garden, screamed like a child #hornets #writerlife
June 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I got assaulted by a hornet tonight. Last time I wear Britney’s perfume to writing group. Made a right twat of myself in the pub garden, screamed like a child #hornets #writerlife
Started coconut water to fix my low potassium levels. The prescribed supplement makes me so ill - turns out it’s related to my latex allergy. Like bananas. There’s no winning in this hypokalemia game. The good news is my low levels aren’t making me feel too unwell. But this is so tricky to manage.
June 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Started coconut water to fix my low potassium levels. The prescribed supplement makes me so ill - turns out it’s related to my latex allergy. Like bananas. There’s no winning in this hypokalemia game. The good news is my low levels aren’t making me feel too unwell. But this is so tricky to manage.
My dad met my mum at Bible college in the 1970s, studying theology. They married, had 3 daughters, and he worked as a housing officer, until he retired.
Since he retired he’s been studying again.
He’s getting ordained at Canterbury Cathedral this month ✝️
I’m so utterly proud of him 🥲 🥰
Since he retired he’s been studying again.
He’s getting ordained at Canterbury Cathedral this month ✝️
I’m so utterly proud of him 🥲 🥰
June 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
My dad met my mum at Bible college in the 1970s, studying theology. They married, had 3 daughters, and he worked as a housing officer, until he retired.
Since he retired he’s been studying again.
He’s getting ordained at Canterbury Cathedral this month ✝️
I’m so utterly proud of him 🥲 🥰
Since he retired he’s been studying again.
He’s getting ordained at Canterbury Cathedral this month ✝️
I’m so utterly proud of him 🥲 🥰