I am not the only one who is stoic, I am part of an amazing community of others with chronic illnesses who are stoic too……yes that’s you!
It’s A Rare Day When I Just Can’t Cope!
Category: Complex illness
“The Good Stuff”….My Well-being Tips.
This is the stuff we need to do to mitigate "The Bad Stuff." This is about our well-being, our efforts to reclaim ourselves from the octopus arms of our diseases, and break free as much as we can.
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A Bureaucracy Marathon… Part Two of Our “Fit to Drive” Medical Certificate Challenge!
I just don't understand why someone in government departments and medical practices can't come up with ways to make administrative requests disability friendly.
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We Have A Theme Song!!
The more I listened to the lyrics of this song, the more my thoughts moved from my own story to the stories I hear every day from my forum members.
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How On Earth Did We Become A COVID Couple??
I don't think I'll ever get rid of the vision of my husband slumped half on the floor, with his head slammed into the hard arm of the chair, unconscious and vomiting while unresponsive. I've never been so scared in all my life.
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6 Ways I Stay Chronically Content Despite Chronic Illness
Whatever your chronic disease or circumstances, don't let your happiness be defined by what has been taken away from you. Think upon the things that make you smile.
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Is It Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday….And Does It Really Matter What Day It Is?
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what day it is.It matters that I make the most of every single day and make the moments within the day count. It matters that I don’t waste time being discontent about my circumstances.
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Introducing Guest Blogger, Jade Bald and Her Journey Living with Fibromyalgia, and a High Sensitivity Trait.
Jade Bald is a history alum of Laurentian University and a cat mum. She has written for several health blogs over the years, including Aroga Yoga, Despite Pain, Counting My Spoons, Patients Rising & The Disabled Diva. I'm so pleased to welcome Jade as a Guest Blogger as she shines a light on Fibromyalgia.
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Along Came Alzheimers…And A Much Needed Holiday At Home
We need a holiday, but routine and familiarity are important for anyone living with Alzheimers, so going away is not an option.
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A Messy Easter
For someone with a body failing at every opportunity, the joy and hope Easter offers is one day I will have a new life in heaven and a new body. Imagine no more sorrow or pain. How beautiful and what amazing grace to receive such a gift. At Christmas, we so easily celebrate the birth … Continue reading A Messy Easter
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