Finding Refuge in Hobbies: 3 Tips
Sometimes it can feel like a conspiracy. On top of the business of being a patient (pain and fatigue are
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Stress
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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Why I Became A Health Activist; WEGO Awards Update
First of all I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the WEGO Health Activist Awards. Good news:
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Surviving Chronic illness; The Difference Between Denial & Courage
If you told me five years ago that I’d be wearing flat shoes, I would have laughed. The thought of
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Top 10 Articles of 2013
Before I get to my list, I just wanted to say: I hope you’ll be joining us tomorrow for 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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My Mascot and Battle Cry
One of my favorite movies is 2007’s The Great Debaters. It’s about a lot more than debate; it’s about resilience.
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Little Engine: I Think I Can
I’ve really been pushing myself today as I woke up feeling tired. Doing my new Pilates routine energized me. With
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How to Laugh At Pain; What I’ve Taught My Doctors
Today is the twenty-third day of WEGO’s National Health Blog Post Month. Here is today’s question: Teaching the Teacher: What’s
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Slowing Down is Surviving; Not Giving Up
When I was in the sixth grade they asked us what we wanted to do when we grew up. I
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