How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
Life with chronic illness can make cooking healthy meals a challenge. Like a big, major challenge. That is why I am always looking for...
Looking For The Root Of My Illness
As I am sure many others living with chronic illness can attest, looking for answers and relief can often feel like hitting a brick wall....
How NOT to Help Someone With Chronic Illness
If you have a family member, friend, coworker, or acquaintance that has a chronic illness you may wonder how you can help them. If this...
15 GIFs to Explain Life With Chronic Illness
Sometimes it is really difficult to find the words to explain life with a chronic illness, or two, or three, or ten. So here are a few...
Book Review - The Sick Mom's Guide to Having Fun Again
I was privileged to be part of the launch team for a new book specifically written for moms with chronic illnesses. How perfect is that...
Blueberry Nice Cream
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a vital component to managing chronic illnesses. But it can be a challenge to eat healthy when you...
Can Gratitude Journals Benefit Your Mental Health?
In the past I have heard many mention the benefits they gained from gratitude journals. I thought it was a nice idea, but I didn't think...
When Chronic Illness Steals Your Memories
From a young age many of us are aware that we will grow old, get sick, and possibly even lose our minds. Or at least we are aware our...
How To Encourage a Friend With a Chronic Illness
Today I had two friends show up at my door. Now normally this would have been a trigger for anxiety for me. But in this instance I’m glad...
My Letter to Fibromyalgia
Dear Fibromyalgia, You and I have been together so long I don't even know for sure when you first entered my life. Was it you that caused...