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Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A bright and modern home office space is visible, tucked under a sloped attic ceiling with a large skylight window. A light wood desk is positioned against a white wall, featuring two large computer monitors on adjustable arms. The left monitor displays what appears to be a video call or a person, while the right monitor shows a darker interface, possibly for photo or video editing, with a small window showing an interior room. A webcam is mounted on top of the right monitor. On the desk are a keyboard, mouse, a white pair of headphones, a black speaker on a stand, and a glass of water. A comfortable-looking grey office chair with a white base is pulled up to the desk. To the left of the desk, under the window, is a white radiator and a potted green plant. In the lower-left corner, a grey sofa or armchair is partially visible, indicating a cozy living area nearby. To the right, a tall, white bookshelf with glass doors is partially seen, holding various decorative items. The floor is a light wood.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Working From Home Works for Disabled People

    Hours 31 July 202531 July 2025

    Dear Labour Party, or, Dear whoever is reading this. I’ve worked hard since 16. But now, as a disabled person living with a stoma, chronic…

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  • A close-up of a hand with an IV cannula secured by medical tape, connected to clear and coloured tubing. The date "4/7/24" is handwritten on the tape. The background shows a hospital gown and bedding.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Being A Barbie Girl // One Year Later

    Hours 4 July 20254 July 2025
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    Last year, I became a Barbie Girl and opened up about my proctectomy surgery. I can’t believe it’s already been a year.

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  • This image shows a woman seated in a well-lit room, smiling softly at the camera. She has long, straight brown hair and is wearing a berry-toned cardigan over a black top. Behind her, a bookshelf filled with colourful books and a Funko Pop figure adds personality and a literary touch to the setting. The overall vibe is warm, calm, and cosy—perfect for a content creator, reader, or book lover working from home or capturing a candid moment in their space.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Stomas Save Lives, So Why Are We Still Hiding Them?

    Hours 5 May 20255 May 2025
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    Three years ago, I shared a blog post titled; Starting My Life At 30 where I talked about having my second stoma surgery. It’s a…

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  • Becoming A Barbie Girl
    2024 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Becoming A Barbie Girl

    Hours 8 August 20242 November 2024

    On the 4th of July, I took the next step in my IBD Journey, becoming a Barbie Girl. In the IBD community, a Barbie Bum…

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From winter to spring 🌸 #2026 #LifeRecently From winter to spring 🌸

#2026 #LifeRecently
Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I c Happy New Year 🎊 

With 2025 coming to an end, I couldn’t resist joining this trend again. It’s made me realise how important it is to document the good moments. 

Even the quiet ones 📸

2025 was a year of growth, connection, and learning what a steadier life can look like. When I look back through my photos and memories, I can see just how much has changed. Gently, but meaningfully.

This year I…

💼 Started a new job that I love.
📚 Grew within the book community, joined some fantastic readathons, and made so many lovely book friends.
🎟️ Went to my very first book event.
✨ Met the wonderful Lucy Jane Wood.
☀️ Spent more sunny days reading in the hammock.
💻 Had my most productive year yet with my blog and content creation.
🍽️ Enjoyed more time with friends and many more meals out.
🚗 Travelled better and further than I have in years.
❤️‍🩹 Took part in more bowel and stoma-related events online and met some truly amazing people.
🧬 Uncovered new ancestors and family records.
🎃 Said hello to even more trick or treaters this year.
🔥 Went through my first full year with no flare-ups.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Joined the gym (it didn’t last as long as planned, but I’m hopeful for the year ahead).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reconnected with family I hadn’t seen in a long time.

But, as with life, there were lows too.

We said goodbye to our beloved girl, Gwen, after 15 years 🤍 Losing her has been the biggest change to daily life since my stoma surgery. And not one I’ve adjusted to quickly. She is missed every single day.

2025 wasn’t perfect, but I’m ending the year proud, grateful, and hopeful.

Here’s to 2026 🥂

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Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an ama Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 

I hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️

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Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #Christ Christmas sweet table - Done ✅

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A day out shopping and this month I completely bro A day out shopping and this month I completely broke every book-buying rule I set myself… at least I lasted until April 😂 I broke them by February last year!

Day 116 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the author has the same first or last name as you 📖✨

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Book post 😍 and I have been so excited for this to Book post 😍 and I have been so excited for this to arrive! 📦

Day 115 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book about penguins

Seeing as it’s World Penguin Day, and I always claim to have been an arctic penguin in a previous life 😂 it felt like the perfect prompt!

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A day reading in my hammock 😊📚✨ Day 114 of 365 Da A day reading in my hammock 😊📚✨

Day 114 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with ‘smell’ in the title 

#Books #ReadingChallenge #365DaysOfPrompts #HammockReads #CosyReads
Even more Poirot books from HarperCollins… and sti Even more Poirot books from HarperCollins… and still more to collect 😂📚

Day 113 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with ‘hear’ in the title 

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