What Chronic Fatigue Feels Like

What is chronic fatigue? My mom asked me this weekend what it feels like, and I had a hard time

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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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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

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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 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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