Yesterday I Was Dangling from the Train-Thank God for Strangers
Yesterday my mom and I went through our typical morning routine. We commute to Chicago by train and hail a
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Myasthenia Gravis
It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts, Right? / I Will Get Back to You
Growing up, we’ve all heard, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” And in church, I’ve often heard “God looks
Read MoreUpdate: Why I’ve been MIA, Excited about This Blog’s first Video!
Sorry I’ve been MIA and haven’t posted in two weeks. As you know, I work a full-time job. And I
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Feeling “Normal” for the First Time in Years; Can it Last?
Three days ago I woke up feeling normal for the first time in four years. I cried tears of joy.
Read MoreLaughter: Good Medicine; Best Dave Chappelle Sketch Ever
I remember a summer when I was 23-years old and bedridden for two weeks because of my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
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How to Blow Dry Your Hair When Tired + Before/After Pics of Me
Like many chronically ill women, I find it hard to blow dry my hair. It’s painful and impossible to lift
Read MoreThe Importance of Music in Surviving illness; Jessica Sanchez’ Dreamgirls Song
Jessica Sanchez recently started recording her first album. And now, I’m writing about the American Idol runner-up’s rendition of Dream Girls’ song, And I’m
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There is a Sisterhood/Brotherhood For You Even if You Have a Rare illness
There is sisterhood or brotherhood out there for you even if you have a super rare, hard to pronounce illness.
Read MoreHow to Make a Vacation When You have NO Vacation Days
This weekend is my wonderful, 11-year old niece Tia’s play. I will treasure her performance. Before I got my autoimmune
Read MoreWe Salute Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts
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