MAY AWARENESS 2025 - 31 Days in May

Bonjour, 

This is my third blog for the third week in May 2025 for awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). 

It concerns two books of mine. The first was entitled '31 days in May' published in 2019 

and a second one entitled 'Another 31 days in May' published in 2022. 

The aim was, besides publishing these books, to share a poem every day throughout May. So each book contains 31 poems. 

Kathleen McCall the chairman of Invest in ME Research kindly wrote the foreword of both books. 

Here is an extract of what she wrote 

Once again Ros has compiled a collection of wonderful poems. Her skill in conveying the reality of what it feels like to live with ME is incredible. She does this with short eloquent lines full of pathos, empathy and often humour. Ros expresses in a few words what many of us could not with a thousand. Her work brings comfort and enjoyment to many, as she raises vital ME awareness and funds for biomedical research. Ros typifies the brave, stoical, resourceful and determined nature of the ME patient community. 

Ros writes her feelings in poems and they resonate with many ME patients. Most have had to give up so much of their daily lives and too many have little or no help. Everyone yearns for an effective treatment or even a cure so that they can participate in society instead of living a very restricted life dependent on helpful family members or carers to provide all essentials. 

Invest in ME Research is an independent UK charity facilitating and funding an international strategy of high-quality biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME, sometimes referred to as ME/CFS), and promoting better education and information about ME in order to raise awareness of the effects of the disease on patients and families and overcome ignorance amid misinformation about the disease.

The charity is working to sustain and augment a UK/European Centre of Excellence for translational biomedical research into ME that will facilitate progress in treating this disease. We prioritise education of healthcare professionals, policymakers, media, and the public.

Invest in ME Research is entirely volunteer-run, led by patients and parents. We have no salaried staff, ensuring that every donation directly supports biomedical research and advocacy.

My book is available in paperback and kindle versions on Amazon throughout many countries around the world. Here are some links 

31 days in May on Amazon UK and Amazon USA

Another 31 days in May on Amazon UK and Amazon USA

I have set up a page on Just Giving for May awareness during May 2025.  And all proceeds from the sale of these two books I will donate to charity INVEST IN ME RESEARCH. 

So please support me, all those who continue to suffer with ME as well as Invest in ME Research. Send a copy to a friend, a member of your family or even someone in the medical profession. 

Let's keep raising awareness of M.E. and make a difference. 

Thank you

Au revoir, The French Femme