This is a super weird time for everyone. Sometimes I sit back and think about the fact that we’re all locked in our houses because …
How Chronic Illness Prepared Me For Coronavirus Isolation
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What It Means to Heal with a Chronic Illness
What does it mean to heal when you have a chronic illness? The word chronic implies that something is ongoing. Many chronic illnesses, such as …
Sjogren’s Syndrome 101
Sjogren’s Syndrome 101 Happy Sjogren’s Awareness Month! (Even though it’s the very last day). I wanted to create this resource for anyone with Sjogren’s, anyone …
Not Sick Enough: When Your Chronic Illness Leaves You Halfway Between Sick & Healthy
Not Sick Enough: When Your Chronic Illness Leaves You Halfway Between Sick & Healthy Before I dive into this post, I want to tell you …
Invisible Illness Awareness
I was recently made aware that April is both Sjogren’s and IBS awareness month, so I would be remiss not to write something about both …
What Not to Say to Someone With a Chronic Illness
I’ve been really struggling this winter with my Sjogren’s Syndrome. Not only does it flare periodically, making me extra tired and out of it, but …
Redefining Success for Yourself
Success noun [suh k-ses] The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals. The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the …
The 5 Stages of Grief After a Diagnosis
It was two years ago last month that I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome. I recently wrote in a Facebook group for people with chronic illnesses: …
All About Acupuncture
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that is often used in alternative medicine or holistic healthcare regimens. It involves placing very …
My Thyroidectomy Story
Today, August 12, marks the 2 year anniversary of my total thyroidectomy. It was the first big health issue I’d had in my life, and …