5 Reasons People Abandon a Sick Friend
In October 2008, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed and hospitalized for myasthenia gravis, MG, a neuromuscular autoimmune
Read moreIn October 2008, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed and hospitalized for myasthenia gravis, MG, a neuromuscular autoimmune
Read moreMy holidays were great. I think I had one of my favorite Christmases ever with my family. I was happy.
Read moreThis week, I was diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, which has exacerbated my eyes’ sensitivity to light. I have spent many
Read moreIn my previous article (Work & Chronic Illness Part 1: 4 Things Not to Say to Sick People), I shared
Read moreOne of the most common things people with chronic illnesses or disabilities hear is, “You’re so lucky you get to rest
Read moreAs we close out Mental Health Month, I put together a list counting down the top 10 Fashionably ill articles on mental
Read moreI’ve recently come to hate the phrase “mental health stigma” despite years of working in mental health nonprofit. To illustrate
Read moreMay is Mental Health Month (see links to other popular mental health posts below).** I know from my experience losing
Read moreDay 14. I’m participating in Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC. Today’s question is: Well that’s just crazy! What’s the most
Read moreIf you told me five years ago that I’d be wearing flat shoes, I would have laughed. The thought of
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