“What fibromyalgia symptom are you working on managing right now?” It’s a question many who live with fibromyalgia quietly ask themselves every morning. This isn’t just a matter of checking in—it’s a survival tool, a…
Chronic Awareness
Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
The Sanctuary Strategy: 9 Items in My Spoonie Room That Perfectly Support Chronic Illness Life
Living with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, or lupus means every space you inhabit needs to work with your body, not against it. Over time, many of us create what’s lovingly known in the…
Unmasking the Silent Shift: 11 Smart Strategies for Coping With New Memory Loss Symptoms After Living With Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness already demands an immense level of resilience. It often means adapting to physical limitations, emotional strain, and long-term changes to your routine. But when new symptoms emerge—particularly those related to…
Quiet Power: Why I’m Rejecting ‘Hustle Culture’ in My Life With Chronic Illness and Reclaiming Peace
Hustle culture is everywhere. It glorifies productivity at any cost, celebrates late nights and early mornings, and rewards the ability to constantly push through boundaries in pursuit of success. But for those living with chronic…
Through Unseen Eyes: What the Doctor Who Evaluated Me for Social Security Should Have Done Differently
The day of a Social Security disability evaluation is often filled with anxiety. It’s a moment where years of symptoms, personal hardship, and complex medical history are distilled into a brief appointment with a stranger.…
Beyond What They See: I Used to Wish My Pain Was Visible, but It’s Not That Simple
There was a time when I found myself quietly wishing that my pain had a face the world could see. I wanted a cast, a bandage, a visible marker—anything that could communicate to others what…
The Truth Isn’t Negative: Am I Being ‘Negative’ By Admitting My Reality With Chronic Illness?
Living with chronic illness means carrying a truth that is often invisible to the world. It means waking up in pain, navigating unpredictable symptoms, and silently adjusting to limitations that others may never see. And…
How Selma Blair and Her Cool Canes Are Quietly Revolutionizing Disability Acceptance
How Selma Blair and Her Cool Canes Support Disability Acceptance Selma Blair, a celebrated actress known for her roles in film and television, has become a powerful figure in disability advocacy—not just through her words…
Defying the Darkness: Why I Won’t Allow Fibromyalgia Pain to Take Away My Dreams
I Won’t Allow Fibromyalgia Pain to Take Away My Dreams I won’t allow fibromyalgia pain to take away my dreams—not because it’s easy, but because my dreams are part of what keep me alive. Fibromyalgia…
Ending the Doubt: 7 Reasons Fibromyalgia Warriors Must Stop Policing Each Other’s Pain
Fibromyalgia Ill People, Let’s Stop Accusing Others of Faking Their Illnesses Fibromyalgia ill people, let’s stop accusing others of faking their illnesses. Living with fibromyalgia is already an uphill journey—navigating misunderstood symptoms, social stigma, and…