Welcome to the homestead : Our 3 year journey starts today!
Welcome to Against All Odds Homestead Life with chronic illness and disability means that my hands can no longer manage the heavy lifting or the digging required for self-sufficiency here in Shropshire . I once struggled alone, but I now embrace help as a vital strategy for success. This blog is dedicated to proving that you don't need to be able-bodied or traditionally skilled to build your self sufficient “the good life” in a rural homestead. My partner has become the indispensable "brawn," learning new skills alongside me so that we can realise this vision together. We want to inspire you to find your support system—whether it’s an understanding partner, a helpful neighbour, a family friend, or a community member. We believe in asking for help ethically, putting opportunities out there to see who might genuinely be interested, rather than obligating anyone. It’s about building a sustainable life through design, collaboration, and accepting grace. We are thre...