Reopening my TSW archive

Hi folks. Back in 2016 I closed this blog down and archived all of the posts. 

 It was a difficult decision at the time. The blog was at the peak of its popularity and there was clearly a great demand for information about TSW. People may have thought me selfish to close down something that was such an important resource to people going through TSW. However, I had my reasons. 

I'd healed from TSW and no longer wanted to be a part of that world. I quit the TSW forums, quit blogging and shut everything down. I didn't want to be reminded of that painful part of my life. I was healed. My skin was normal again and I felt well. Life went on and I got a wonderful job which I love, and was able to enjoy time with my family. 

 In the TSW community, an inspirational new generation of people ran with the baton and continued the work that ITSAN started. Social media allowed awareness of TSW to spread to a much bigger audience than we could have ever dreamed of. Documentaries were created, TSW was featured on TV and in the news. It was even recognised by the medical establishment and main eczema charities; something we had worked so hard for back in the early days.

So I felt my work was done. In the 6 years since I closed the blog, I have continued to thrive post-TSW. Life is good. 

 However, I still felt a little selfish having archived all the info on here. I spent a LOT of hours creating this blog and it seems a shame to have it mothballed for eternity. 

 Sooooo...I made the decision to reopen the archives. Bear with me while I do it please. I need to check over a lot of the old posts and also check that the links still work, so it may take time. (*UPDATE all old posts have now been checked and uploaded. The complete blog archive is here.)

 I want people to be able to see that TSW is something that had an END for me and that might give you hope if you are suffering. Its what I would have wanted to know when I started this journey back in November 2011.

 Closing the blog down for 6 years was the right thing to do at the time. It enabled me to enjoy my newfound health and distance myself from the suffering I'd been through.

 But now its time to reopen the doors and welcome friends old and new.

 The gates are back open. Welcome back.