Chronic illness is Like Getting Your Heart Broken Again and Again
I’m in so much pain right now I probably shouldn’t even be writing. But I am. This week has been
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chronic illness
Disability, Assault, & Helplessness: Be Aware of The Bystander Effect
Most people with illnesses can recall the moment they realized their lives changed forever. For example, a reader with lupus
Read MorePain, Headaches, Laughter, & Last Comic Standing
Starting Monday night, I got this terrible headache. Somehow, I pushed through and managed to write a new blog post. The
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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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When To Say No: 5 Questions To Help You Set Boundaries
Tuesday morning, I was supposed to be interviewed by a website and share my story. But I woke up tired.
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Stress Awareness Month: 5 Strategies for Dealing with Chronic Illness #HAWMC
Wow. I can’t believe it! Where did the month go? It’s Day 19 of WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge. Today’s
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“I Feel Best When…” #HAWMC
It’s Day 14 of WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC if you’re on Twitter). Today’s question is: “I feel
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Perfect Comeback & Mental Health Discrimination #HAWMC
I wasn’t feeling well this weekend so I skipped yesterday’s #HAWMC question but I’m back now. It’s Day 13 of
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My Hero: My Mom #HAWMC
Today is Day 6 of the WEGO Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC on Twitter and Facebook). And today, I
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