Hi Everyone, This is more a letter than a blog post, and I have been battling whether to share it or not. However, sometimes life is just tougher than we ever expected, and when we keep our burdens and troubles to ourselves, we only increase our stress levels and worsen our circumstances. I'm a giver, … Continue reading Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers
My Latest Podcast Episode…..Pause and Ponder, Divide, and Conquer
Hi Everyone, I know not all my blog followers are podcast fans, but I wanted to share my latest episode with you as it is an extension of my previous blog post, "Pausing to Ponder." In this latest podcast episode, I share my recent complex health update with details not in my blog post.
Pausing to Ponder
I'm catching my breath with a cuppa to pause and ponder. So much has been going on in recent months. New diagnoses, flares of old diagnoses, my husband dealing with his own health battle, including a trip to ER and hospital admission, and the list goes on.
Looking For The Missing Puzzle Piece
You know the feeling of completing a jigsaw puzzle only to find a piece is missing?Chronic and complex illness is so often like this.
That Was Then, This Is Now…Running On Empty!
Stop everything. Do not pass any “Go” signs, or I will be going immediately to ER and paying $200 for the privilege!
I Can’t Believe It…My Latest Lumbar X-Ray Uncovers a Missing Diagnostic Link in My Story!
Everything I've experienced now makes so much sense. I now know why, and for some reason, that knowledge removes its power over me. It's part of me rather than being something attacking me from nowhere.
Twists, Turns and Treading Water
As a patient advocate, I am often called, inspiring, motivating, and full of strength despite my adversities. The truth is, most days, I am just treading water.
Standing By You While You Wait
What we often need is just someone standing with us while we wait. Not to tell us what to think or feel, just someone to show genuine care and understanding of our needs.
I Can’t Give Up…..Please, Let Me Try!
Chronic Illness takes many things from us. Some aspects of our diseases we can’t control but there are some we need to find a way to overcome. Over the past six months, I have felt like my disease has been winning. I’ve felt like a prisoner in a body determined to suffocate me. I’ve even … Continue reading I Can’t Give Up…..Please, Let Me Try!
February is the Month of Love….and Love Can Take Many Forms
You would be forgiven for thinking this is a Valentine’s Day post given the title I’ve chosen. It is about love but with a twist.