If It’s Okay to Cry About Physical Pain, It’s Okay to Cry about Depression Too

My holidays were great. I think I had one of my favorite Christmases ever with my family. I was happy.

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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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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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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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5 Things I Learned In The Dark

This week, I was diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, which has exacerbated my eyes’ sensitivity to light.   I have spent many

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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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6 Things NOT To Say to a Sick Woman About Her Appearance

People are surprised when I tell them about insults I received due to changes in my appearance from illness. If

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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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