Why People With Invisible & Chronic Illnesses Deserve Academy Awards

Last week I had a day where I was really off my A-game at work.  The night before I woke

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5 Tips for Reconnecting with a Sick Friend

One of the most painful things about being sick is having friends abandon you.  When I wrote 5 Reasons People

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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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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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5 Tips for Traveling with an Illness or Disability

Traveling with an illness or disability can be an ordeal.  Now, I haven’t been on a vacation since I got

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Chronic Illness & Dating Part 3: Women with Lupus, RA, Myasthenia Gravis, & Endometriosis Share Their Stories

In Part 1, Emily, who has Cystic Fibrosis, shared her uplifting story of finding love.  In Part 2, I reviewed

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