Rudy’s Story: Young Man Talks About Life with Bipolar Disorder
Something you’ll see more of on Fashionably ill is my interviews with people of different backgrounds about how they manage
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10 Coping Tools For Recovering From Surgery
Lately, many people I know—including readers of this blog—have had surgeries. My last surgery was six years ago and recovery
Read MoreHad a Blast at Annual Online 4th of July Twilight Zone Party!
It’s been a couple days since I last exited the zone–The Twilight Zone–that is. As Fashionably ill readers know, I
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Fashionably ill Turns 3! A Video to Celebrate
Fashionably ill turned 3! Yay. To celebrate, I recorded this. In it, I share my three favorite memories with Fashionably
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Rebekah’s Story: Young Woman Talks About Living with Myasthenia Gravis
June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. MG is a neuromuscular autoimmune disease many people do not know about. People with
Read MoreCome To My 4th of July Online Twilight Zone Party!
I haven’t posted in a few weeks because I have been recovering from a car accident. The accident happened on the
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Mental illness: Friendships & The Fear of The Bottom Dropping Out
The other day I was watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s on TV. There were a bunch of commentators present. They pointed
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How to Shop for Plus-Size Swimsuits & 6 Flattering Suits
After my post, 5 Tips for Camouflaging a Tummy, a reader asked me on Twitter: I was looking for a
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Brief Update on my TEDx Speech; Mental Health
As many of you know, I’ve been working hard getting ready for the first ever TEDxPilsenWomen. Last night, May 28,
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“The Only Disability is a Bad Attitude”–Not So Fast!
One expression people with illnesses and disabilities often hear is, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” I’m sure people who
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