Lessons on Companionship, Compassion, & Community From The Twilight Zone
It can be lonely being a fan of The Twilight Zone. When I tell friends that I’m a fan, I
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Chronic Illness & Emptiness: A Race With No Finish Line
Yesterday was my last day of physical therapy. I started PT back in April for Myasthenia Gravis (MG). From the
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Victim Blaming Happens to Sick People Too
I recently saw an article about the twenty dumbest things said on a popular sports show. I was discussing this with
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5 Lessons I Learned from Boxing & Pacquiao on Resilience & Surviving Illness
I’m really excited for tonight’s Paperview Fight, Pacquiao vs. Algieri. People are always surprised to find out that I’m
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Who Am I? The Chronically Ill Person’s Identity Crisis
Three years ago, I became a contributor to a mental health website. They asked me to submit a brief bio,
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Please Help My Friend, Ms. Wheelchair Illinois, Pearl Gannon
Some of you may have read my interview with Ms. Wheelchair Illinois, Pearl Gannon. Pearl is a great friend of mine
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Chronic Illness: Acceptance is a Process Not a Moment
Living with a chronic or incurable illness can make us live life at a slower pace–whether it’s an invisible illness
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5 Tips for Finding a Mentor When You Are Chronically Ill
One of the most common pieces of career advice millennials hear is, “find a mentor.” However, finding a mentor is
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Why Are 30th and 40th Birthday Cards So Depressing?
Today is an anniversary date for me. Six years ago, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed with the
Read MoreSave the Date; I’ll Be on HuffPost Live Tuesday (09/30/14) 12:45 pm EST
UPDATE: Click here for the replay if you missed it! Also, leave a comment while you’re there. I am very
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