Work & Chronic Illness (Part 2): How to Find Accommodations
In my previous article (Work & Chronic Illness Part 1: 4 Things Not to Say to Sick People), I shared
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Work & Chronic Illness (Part 1): 4 Things NOT to Say to Sick People
One of the most common things people with chronic illnesses or disabilities hear is, “You’re so lucky you get to rest
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My Interview With Ms. Wheelchair Illinois, Pearl Gannon
I recently attended the Abilities Expo where I met Pearl Gannon, Ms. Wheelchair Illinois. You can watch Pearl compete live
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6 Tips for Staying Sane Despite Trials On Top of Illness
I haven’t posted anything in two weeks. It’s because my emotions have been up and down—I’ve vacillated between feelings of
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Happy 2nd Birthday! | Top 10 Fashionably ill Articles
Fashionably ill is celebrating its second birthday! As such, I’m sharing the top ten articles from the past two years. In
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5 Ways to Maintain Mental Health Despite Chronic Pain & Fatigue
Mental Mind Meld : Mental health issues can affect many other conditions. Write about mental health, emotions, and challenges as they
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Top 10 Mental Health Articles
As we close out Mental Health Month, I put together a list counting down the top 10 Fashionably ill articles on mental
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Why I Stopped Saying “Mental Health Stigma;” Calling a Spade a Spade
I’ve recently come to hate the phrase “mental health stigma” despite years of working in mental health nonprofit. To illustrate
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3 Things a Depressed Friend Needs; Readers’ Responses
This is a continuation of my previous post: 10 Things Not to Say to a Depressed Person. Like that article,
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10 Things NOT To Say to a Depressed Person; Readers’ Responses
May is Mental Health Month (see links to other popular mental health posts below).** I know from my experience losing
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