Hats Off to Ability Chicago; My Nomination for Health Activist Award
Today, I continue my daily posting for WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month. (But don’t worry, the party isn’t over
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Disability
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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4 Tips for Working with Illness
Today I continue my WEGO posts for their challenge, November Health Blog Post Month. Being really sick lately, participating in
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How Pilates Centers Me; WEGO Challenge
I’ve been really sick all day today and last night so I’m trying to muster up the energy to continue
Read MoreCYM = Cover Your Mouths, A Taboo Subject
Did you know that 1 in 4 people don’t cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough? Today I had
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Will I Be Deaf?
I’d like to apologize for my sparse posting lately. I have so many ideas—if only Word Press could read my
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3 Tips for Finding the Right Fall Coat
Autumn is upon us. As the temperatures drop, we take more pictures in coats than shirts. I save money
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8 Things NOT to Say to a Sick Person
Have you ever had a well-meaning friend or relative say the wrong thing when you most needed compassion? Or are
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The Upside to Being ill?
On the final night of the convention, we had a big fiesta for all the attendees. It took all the
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How to Keep Your Illness/Disability From Becoming Your Trademark
Is your disability or illness the first thing people notice about you? Scars, acne, hair loss, hair in places we
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