Most of the time, I would consider myself a private person. I don’t tend to put my personal business out for the entire world to see. However, since my chronic illness has taken my life…
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Raise awareness about chronic illnesses by understanding their impact, symptoms, and the importance of support and education.
A Look Into The Mirror
I look into the mirror and I wonderWho are you now?I remember who you used to beAre you still the same? I look into the mirror and I wonderDo you still want the same things?I…
Marriage – 6 Ideas in Sickness & Health
Grab your cup of coffee or tea and get ready for some “girl talk”! First, let me tell you about me. I have been married for 19 years to my wonderful husband. Anyone married this…
Fibromyalgia Causes & 10 Ways to Improve Health
Although the exact cause of Fibromyalgia is not known, there are enough people with the condition to have several possible causes with positive correlations. Sadly, correlation does not mean causation! So what caused my Fibromyalgia?…
My Love/Hate Relationship With Taking a Shower
I didn’t always hate taking a shower. Before I had Fibromyalgia I probably even loved it. It has always been the thing that wakes me up in the morning and makes me feel good. However,…
A Daughter’s Perspective On Fibromyalgia
This is a special guest post from my twenty-two year old daughter. She and I have a very complicated relationship. Katie is very much like me and I have to say arguing with yourself sometimes…
6 Ways To Be Thankful While Having Chronic Illness
Every year my family goes around the table and says what they are thankful for. Even though this year has been my worst. I am determined to stay positive. Finding the things I am grateful…
Fibromyalgia & Mental Health
**Subject matter in this article may be a trigger for depression, suicide & self harm.** This is a post I have been thinking about for a while but couldn’t decide if I wanted to actually…
5 Ways To Ease Mom Guilt Quickly
Mom Guilt (Dad Guilt), we all have had it at one time or another. I know this because we can’t all be perfect, so sometimes we are going to mess up or disappoint our kids.…
4 Ways To Exercise While Chronically Ill
Do you succumb to the thought process of New Year, New You? I do not, and I will tell you why. First of all, having a chronic pain illness often limits my mobility. Really, the…