Hope Despite Coronavirus Positive News Post #3
Such positive things to post today, my heart is lighter than it’s been in weeks!! Four positive news stories, for a little bit of hope, despite Coronavirus.
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Hope Despite Coronavirus Positive News Post #2
Despite living in constant pain, one of our own Fibro Fighters, Cheryl, with the help of her Husband, managed to sew and have delivered, 90+ face masks and a surgical mask to the local ICU.
Read MoreHope Despite Coronavirus Post #1
Despite the fear, despite the threat, despite the ominous cloud of despair floating over us, there IS hope.
Read MoreI Had the Chance to Work With Two Fibro “Experts” and Walked Away. Here’s Why…
I was approached by a Literary Agent on New Years Eve and asked to review a book on Fibromyalgia, put out by a *major* hospital system. He didn’t have to ask me twice! Not only was I thrilled that someone like this had found me and my little Blog, but I was also honored to […]
Read MoreGratitudes, Gladitudes and a Secret Family Recipe
So, first of all, Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays. For I think, the first time ever, I am ready for Christmas ahead of time. Which is pretty remarkable considering the week I just spent in bed. We still have food shopping and cooking/baking to do, but that’s it. It makes the last week of the […]
Read MoreThe Good, Bad and Ugly of Botox Injections for Migraines
How many of you suffer from medication sensitivity? I know I do. Which has been part of how I ended up trying Botox for my chronic headaches and migraines. I have tried countless other medications, which either don’t work or have had violent side effects. So when my Neurologist insisted, for over a year, that […]
Read More12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas
I hesitated to even write this blog post. Everywhere we look are Christmas ideas and suggestions from everyone. However, you never can tell when you may spot an idea you hadn’t yet thought of. While I am a “spoonie” (still looking for a replacement for that dreadful word), I am also still a woman who […]
Read MoreValidating 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.
Read MoreAwakenings. Seeing PTSD For What It Really Is.
The thing about trauma is it never goes away. You push it down, plow through it, ignore it or just completely shut down from it, but you never get over it.
Read MoreSelf 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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