Self-Care: We All Need a “Time Out” Sometimes
I haven’t posted in a week, which is unusual for me. It’s because I’ve been fasting and had to take
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Review of Arbonne’s “Vintage Rose” Lipstick
Previously, I reviewed Arbonne’s “Jam” lipstick, a great lipstick whose berry-shade makes my teeth appear whiter. Now, I’m reviewing a
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How to Keep Your Illness or Disability From Becoming Your Trademark
Is your disability or illness the first thing people notice about you? Scars, acne, hair loss, hair in places women
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4 Tips on Celebrating a Holiday Alone (my article in The Huffington Post)
Hi all, I just had my first article published in The Huffington Post–in their Healthy Living section. In it, I
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5 Lessons I Learned from Boxing & Pacquiao on Resilience & Surviving Illness
I’m really excited for tonight’s Paperview Fight, Pacquiao vs. Algieri. People are always surprised to find out that I’m
Read MoreWhat is Courage? Illness & Fear
Tonight I was talking to my niece, CJ. (In Filipino culture, she is considered my niece. Because she is the
Read MoreThe Truth: Why Don’t Chronically Ill People Speak Up More Often?
When people ask me how I’m feeling and I say “I’m tired,” they assume I’m talking about the chronic fatigue
Read More5 People Who Can Benefit From Web Therapy; Must-Watch HuffPost Live Video
I’ll make this post brief because my eyes and ears are still on the mend from my allergic conjunctivitis. Yesterday,
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Who Am I? The Chronically Ill Person’s Identity Crisis
Three years ago, I became a contributor to a mental health website. They asked me to submit a brief bio,
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Military & Mental Health: One Veteran’s Battle with Schizophrenia
With Veterans Day upon us, I’ve decided to interview my friend, Jonathan Looper. Jonathan wrote and is co-starring in the
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