A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way (#HAWMC)
Today I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Month Challenge (#HAWMC), which I’ve been enjoying immensely. Day 19: Lesson Learned. What’s a
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5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories (#HAWMC)
I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC). Day 18: 5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories. Make a list
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Listening Speaks Volumes
One of the most popular things chronically ill people hear is, “If you put your faith in Christ, you wouldn’t
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Bipolar Disorder: 3 Tips for Making Mood Charts Work
With World Bipolar Day (March 30) upon us, I decided to blog about one of the most overlooked tools in
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8 Acts of Kindness to Brighten Someone’s Day
Last week was very stressful. In the midst of my pain and fatigue, I got a surprise package in the
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How to Creatively & Assertively Deal with Bad Body Image Messages
I recently started a new workout regimen via DVD. I love it. It’s fun, challenging, and yet doable for me.
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5 Good Ways Illness Changed Me
On Presidents Day, my mom, nephews, and I saw the The LEGO® Movie. We all had fun. However, the little
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3 Lessons on Loving a Sick Person from a 4-Year Old
(Repost from last year) Last weekend I was exhausted. After a 40-hr work week, it was hard to find my
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5 Ways Illness Has Positively Changed My Holidays
I’ve written about the difficulty of being sick during the holidays like this entry, 3 Tips on Celebrating a Holiday
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4 Tips for Casting Off Self-Hate & Loving Your Body More
Both healthy and sick women can get caught up in a cycle of self-hate. When a woman complains that she’s
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