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 …
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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 …
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: …
The Muscle of Gratitude (+ 4 Ways to Strengthen It)
Today I had the kind of day that I used to live for – busy. I got up, drove my mom to work (1/2 because …
Why I Love Plant Therapy Essential Oils & You Should Too!
When I first started my essential oil journey, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of companies out there that make essential oils (all …
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 …