Nine Signs You Have a Bad Doctor: What I Wish I’d Known
As my husband and I learned this February, having a bad doctor can be deadly. First, before we get in … Continue reading Nine Signs You Have a Bad Doctor: What I Wish I’d Known
Category: Health
Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside
I’ve been at this for four years and counting. In early 2016, a medical provider ordered me to stop all … Continue reading Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside
This Word Chronic
I’ve been so angry at people who ask me, “How are the headaches?” and “Feeling better?” “It’s still chronic,” I … Continue reading This Word Chronic
Another Staycation
I don’t know about you, but I like to start every vacation with a clear idea of what I’m going … Continue reading Another Staycation
7 Tips When Your Friend Has a Chronic Illness
Maybe this sounds like it should be common sense. People should just know, you say. But what if people weren’t raised … Continue reading 7 Tips When Your Friend Has a Chronic Illness
Writing with Chronic Illness
This week I came right up against a wall. Writing can be tough for anybody. Writing a book is even … Continue reading Writing with Chronic Illness
How to Talk to Doctors
Five years ago, I didn’t know the first thing about speaking to doctors. I walked into the clinic knowing that … Continue reading How to Talk to Doctors
The MFA for the Chronically Ill Writer
When I enrolled for my prerequisite language courses in 2013 leading up to my M.Ed., I was headed to grad … Continue reading The MFA for the Chronically Ill Writer
I Feel Ashamed of My Chronic Illness
It was the second-to-last assault. Jonathan was my best friend at the time, and when he stepped forward to hug … Continue reading I Feel Ashamed of My Chronic Illness
The Four Stages of Migraine
At the age of 31, I learned that the body is irrevocably tied to others. After violence from two young … Continue reading The Four Stages of Migraine
