My TEDx Talk is Here!
On May 28, 2015, I gave a TEDx Talk at the National Museum of Mexican Art called, “How To Get
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Myasthenia Gravis
Waiting for Test Results: Why I Plan a “Celebration” Before Every Appointment
Tomorrow afternoon, I see my neurologist and I take my physical exam (for myasthenia gravis). Depending on the results, she
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Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo: Great for Tired People and Hospital Stays
I recently bought Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo, $8.99, at Ulta. Online, I learned that like me, a lot of
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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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Review of Arbonne’s Crème Concealer
I’ll make this a quick review as I’m recovering from a rough few weeks with myasthenia gravis (MG). Last Tuesday,
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Mad Men Party Photos: Decoration and Fashion Ideas
So, I finally had my Mad Men birthday party! As I previously blogged about, I used to be the one
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Yes, We’ve Heard About the Starving Children in Africa
When people who are sick complain about their illnesses–whether it’s physical pain, fatigue, or depression–one of the most common responses
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Chronic illness is Like Getting Your Heart Broken Again and Again
I’m in so much pain right now I probably shouldn’t even be writing. But I am. This week has been
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Disability, Assault, & Helplessness: Be Aware of The Bystander Effect
Most people with illnesses can recall the moment they realized their lives changed forever. For example, a reader with lupus
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Rebekah’s Story: Young Woman Talks About Living with Myasthenia Gravis
June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. MG is a neuromuscular autoimmune disease many people do not know about. People with
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