Yes, We’ve Heard About the Starving Children in Africa
When people who are sick complain about their illnesses–whether it’s physical pain, fatigue, or depression–one of the most common responses
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invisible illness
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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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
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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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Fibromyalgia Online Resources
Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. But I actually started working on this list back in March after a reader
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Mental Health: Accidentally Creating Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As many of you know, I’ve been getting ready to deliver a TEDx Speech
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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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