Fibromyalgia Awareness - 12th May 2018

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Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and I am proud to be included in the following video by Lee of Fibro Blogger Directory which has been put together to help raise awareness.

Please take a moment to educate yourself about the condition and how it affects those who suffer from it.



Thanks Lee.
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