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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Disability
Breaking News! #HAWMC
It’s Day 5 of WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge. And today’s question is: Breaking News The top story of
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5 Different Reactions to Empire’s Portrayal of Myasthenia Gravis
FOX‘s Empire is the biggest international hit on television since The Cosby Show. In fact, 22.5 million people tuned into
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On Illness & Weakness: Sometimes Our Best Is Enough
I got home late Saturday night from the State Championship. I coach high school debate. I competed in high school
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5 Tips for Traveling with an Illness or Disability
Traveling with an illness or disability can be an ordeal. Now, I haven’t been on a vacation since I got
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Losing Someone to Illness When You’re Also Sick
These past few weeks I’ve found it hard to write. Anything. When you lose a good friend, a part of
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5 Obstacles People with Rare Diseases Face; Readers Share Their Stories
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease? In the U.S., a rare diseases is defined
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Chronic Illness & Dating Part 1: Emily’s Journey with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Valentine’s Day is coming. Many people have asked me to blog about dating and chronic illness. However, I am not
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Illness, Regret, & Dreams
A few weeks ago, I found myself watching a 90s Lifetime movie. Don’t judge me! I was in a Beverly
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What Chronic Fatigue Feels Like
What is chronic fatigue? My mom asked me this weekend what it feels like, and I had a hard time
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