I don’t quite know how to start this all out when it’s been over three years since I have written anything. Let me begin by saying that I initially started this blog because I was still healthy enough to share my experience with chronic illness. I was by no means well, but I could still … Continue reading When Things Get Worse →

I was really shocked when I realized that it had been nearly a year since I had posted anything. I have started posts in my head when I couldn’t sleep, but whenever morning came, I was too tired to sit down and type it all out. Even now, I am not sure how this is … Continue reading 2021 & Self Worth →

I don’t think that questioning and fretting over “what ifs” is something unique to having a chronic illness. These what ifs can arise from either the consequences of our choices or the consequences of our circumstances. I definitely struggle with both of these as they relate to my health struggles. I ask "what if" I … Continue reading What Ifs and Wheelchairs →

In the spirit of this most recent holiday, it felt appropriate to write on a topic I have thought a lot about over the years. I know that I have attempted to detail many of the challenges that come along with living with a debilitating chronic illness. Those challenges are very real and cumbersome, and … Continue reading Gratitude →

Weddings seem to run the gambit of emotions for a lot of people. There is obviously a lot of joy as a couple in love joins themselves to start a new life and family together. There also seems to be a fair amount of stress that comes along with these celebrations. The point of this … Continue reading Weddings →

First of all, thank you to everyone who reached out to me after my Mother’s Day post. I was touched by the outreach of so many and glad that something I wrote could resonate with some of you. I was not expecting that, and it is always very meaningful. This post will be more “ME … Continue reading ME vs CFS →

As I am typing this out, I do not actually know if I will post it. I feel guilty taking away from the celebration of the amazing mothers of the world going on today. But this has become a bit of a challenging day for me. It was not always a difficult day. I was … Continue reading Mother’s Day →

Oh, I am sure that this title is not what you wanted to show up on your news feed today, and I would not blame you for scrolling right on by. I know that I am trying to limit my media consumption as it relates to this virus. There has been so much going on … Continue reading COVID-19 →

Most polite interactions begin with some greeting that includes “how are you?” The courteous thing to do in response is to say “I am great/fine/well/good (this one only if you want to get scoffed at by the grammar police), and how are you?”. They respond with one of the provided, positive options, and we all … Continue reading Hope – That Four Letter Word →

You know when I mentioned that whole “once a week” blog post ambition? That was fun, wasn’t it?! Maybe I will aim for once a month and see how that goes! I have had this topic on my mind for a while, and when I saw a recent, controversial video making the rounds online, I … Continue reading #Patientsarenotfaking →