Stop Asking Disabled People, “What Happened To You?”
“What happened to you?” “Were you born like this or did something happen to you?” “Why are you in a
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Autoimmune
No Instructions Included: A Problem When You Have So Many illnesses
I recently assembled something–it’s an art thing I ordered online. The instructions included vague pictures, and they were written in
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TV Host Louise Roe On Life With Psoriasis
This is an interview with TV host & fashion journalist, Louise Roe, regarding INSIDE PERSPECTIVE, a new campaign she launched on October
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3 Tips on Surviving the Holidays from Chronic Christmas Author, Lene Andersen
Today, I am interviewing Lene Andersen, author of Chronic Christmas: Surviving the Holidays with a Chronic Illness (paperback and kindle
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5 Tips for Celebrating a Holiday Alone (UDPATED)
In time for Thanksgiving, I’m posting an update of my popular 2013 article, “3 Tips on Celebrating a Holiday Alone.” What
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Why People With Invisible & Chronic Illnesses Deserve Academy Awards
Last week I had a day where I was really off my A-game at work. The night before I woke
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3 Lessons on Loving a Sick Person From a 4-Year Old
(Repost) Last weekend I was exhausted. After a 40-hr work week, it was hard to find my mojo. Lying in
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Where Is Your “Happy Place”?
I have been feeling much better the past three weeks. In my last blog post, “The Loneliness of Chronic Illnesses
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3 Tips on Celebrating a Holiday Alone
In time for Thanksgiving, I decided to re-post one of my most popular articles. REPOST BELOW Last year I spent
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Fashion Powering Women: The Skinless Project Expands Definition of Beauty
On October 28, 2016, I attended an event called, “Fashion Powering Women” as a member of the press. The event was
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