Taking the Higher Road; The Sick Woman’s Burden
Between 2008 and 2010, when I gained ten dress sizes on Prednisone, I experienced no shortage of insults—some intentional and
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How to Laugh At Pain; What I’ve Taught My Doctors
Today is the twenty-third day of WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month. Here is today’s question: Teaching the Teacher: What’s
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My Favorite Blogs: Comedy, Health, Beauty
Today I continue the 22nd day of WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month. As I’ve previously blogged, I’m a firm
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5 Ways to Maintain Mental Health Despite Chronic Pain & Fatigue
It’s the 21st day of National Health Blog Post Month, and I am struggling to write today’s WEGO prompt. I’ve
Read MoreWhen My Nephews & Nieces Showed Me Hope
Continuing WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month, I’m answering this prompt: “I Still Remember…” Free write a post that starts
Read More3 Pieces of Advice for Caregivers
I’m excited to continue WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month. I’ll be answering one question every day this month. (To
Read More3 Truths and a Lie; WEGO Challenge Continues
I am participating in WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month all November. Today’s prompt is: Three Truths and a Lie:
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Roadblock: When Mental Health Stigma Prevents Treatment of Physical Pain
It’s a widely known fact that people with mental illness face stigma at school, at work, and even at home.
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Awkward! When Prednisone Made Me Unrecognizable
I’m excited to continue WEGO’s November project, National Health Blog Post Month. Today’s question makes me smile. My story is
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WEGO Challenge; My Favorite Social Media People
As I blogged about, this has been a rollercoaster week for me health wise so this is an incomplete list
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