Reflection Room blog with Samantha Seymour

A blog made for women

A space to think a little more deeply about ourselves, our relationships and the patterns we carry with us.

Here you'll find my thoughts on relationships, identity, boundaries, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, resilience, life changes and the experiences that shape the way we see ourselves and the people around us.

Some of what I write is inspired by themes that come up in my work as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and some comes from my own lived experience. Because, really, we're often grappling with many of the same things, just in different ways.

The Reflection Room isn't about quick fixes or pretending everything can be solved with a positive mindset. It's a place to look beneath the surface, understand ourselves a little better and make sense of why we think, feel and respond the way we do.

You might be here because something in your own life has you thinking. You might simply be curious. Either way, I hope you find something that makes you stop, reflect and perhaps see something a little differently.

Welcome to The Reflection Room.

You’re welcome to follow along on social media, where I share reflections, updates, and new blog posts as they’re released.

Still walking with a hidden disability (MS warrior)

What Is an Invisible Disability? Living with MS, Hidden Illness, and the Pressure to Prove It

Living with an invisible disability is not just about managing symptoms. It’s about navigating perception, judgement, identity, and that constant push-pull between strength and vulnerability. If you’re in it, you’re not alone. And if you’re reading this and don’t have a hidden disability, remember: Not everything is as it looks.

Sam Seymour

Apr 84 min read

The MS Crap Gap: What No One Tells You About Multiple Sclerosis and Infusions

If you're in the thick of the MS Crap Gap, please know, you're not imagining it. You’re not overreacting. You’re living something real, and hard, and invisible. You don’t have to do it alone. That’s something I’m honoured to offer you: a space where you don’t have to explain. Where the intricacies of life with MS are understood without needing a medical file. Let’s do this together, because I truly get it. And you don’t have to carry this alone.

Sam Seymour

Apr 73 min read

'Everyone else is okay but me' The lonely world of assumptions

I remember, early on in my MS journey, when standing still was the hardest part (still is now). I was in line at the supermarket when I lost my balance and fell into a chocolate display. It wasn’t dramatic, but it was disconcerting, and I was already trying to hold it together.

Sam Seymour

Apr 23 min read

Standing on the other side of trauma. Still unsteady at times, but grounded in truth

Chronic Illness, the Rescuing role, Therapy and the Radical notion of putting your needs first

I always say how amazing humans are, we are such a sophisticated machine that cannot be replicated, our minds are incredible, and we are wired for survival. However, this brings messiness.

Sam Seymour

Apr 24 min read

The Reality of a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis is a very hard journey. One that requires grief, understanding and a lot of grounding. I have been there and come through the storm of uncertainty. This is about my tips for anyone going through a diagnosis of MS and any chronic illness.

Sam Seymour

Apr 14 min read

A blog made for women

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What Is an Invisible Disability? Living with MS, Hidden Illness, and the Pressure to Prove It

The MS Crap Gap: What No One Tells You About Multiple Sclerosis and Infusions

'Everyone else is okay but me' The lonely world of assumptions

Chronic Illness, the Rescuing role, Therapy and the Radical notion of putting your needs first

The Reality of a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis