Validating The Complexities of Illness
Often, the true complexities of living with chronic illness are overlooked or never addressed. But just because that happens, doesn’t mean it should.
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Self Care is More Than Just a Bubble Bath
Somehow, self care has turned into a dirty little word that means we’re selfish and self indulgent to put ourselves first.
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If You Have a Cat or Dog, Please Read This Important Post About Grain Free Pet Food! *This Is NOT an Ad*.
I just made a wasted trip to my local Agway looking for new cat and dog food. For years, my fuzzies have been eating what is rated as the best of the best; until recently. Please read this SUPER important letter I recently received from my Veterinarian!! Mid-State Mobile Veterinary ClinicPO Box 1155Leominster, MA, 01453 […]
Read MoreTo Go or Not To Go; Making Plans With Chronic Illness
Happy Fourth of July!! Backyard barbecues are in full swing today and it’s our first Fourth with none of our three kids home, so I was really excited to be invited to a family barbecue with my Best Friend’s family. Estranged from most of our families and old friends, my Husband and I don’t often […]
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Live and Cope With Dysautonomia
The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy and emotional, relocating my 91 year old Aunt from a challenging living situation to Assisted Living. She is settling in nicely and looks like a whole new woman, which has made it worth absolutely everything. If I haven’t said it before, I’ll say it again now: […]
Read MoreWhat It’s Like Living With Fibromyalgia: My Guest Blog Post
Hi Everyone!! I’m sorry I haven’t written a post recently, but a family emergency has been dominating my life. I hope to get back to normal soon and return to writing regularly. I miss all of you!! While I normally never “reblog” articles, I recently wrote a Guest Blog Post for Georgina at https://www.chronillicles.com Georgina […]
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The Important Reason Why I Write About Living With Chronic Illness
This may be one of my most emotional, soul bearing posts to date, but also one of my most important.
Read MoreWhat’s Really Behind an Invisible Illness
I cannot even believe I am sharing this image, as it is, obviously, super atrocious. However, one of the reasons I write is to show ALL sides of living with chronic illness. So here it is: Yesterday, my Husband and I had to make the over 60 minute drive to handle an ongoing issue with […]
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