The Trauma of Being Here
How can a white person with chronic illness support Black Lives Matter? When others are suffering, how can you support … Continue reading The Trauma of Being Here
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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
Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
So five weeks ago, I made a deal with myself. Write when chronic illness allows me to, but shoot for … Continue reading Those 2020 Writing Goals: One Month Follow-Up
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
What I’ll Be Doing in 2020
Ever since my goal of completing a post-diagnosis 5K hit a wall in October 2019, I’ve been skittish about setting … Continue reading What I’ll Be Doing in 2020
Planning for Happiness: Four Tips for the Happiness-Resistant
Shit will happen. And it will happen on its own timetable. There is absolutely nothing any of us can do … Continue reading Planning for Happiness: Four Tips for the Happiness-Resistant
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
