I am moving this coming Tuesday and have obviously had to clean out a lot and pack up most of my things. We were putting things into separate bags; one for garbage, one was things to be donated, and the other was clothing items we probably won’t be needing over the next couple of months […]
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Chronic Illness Life: Four Months Later
Between life and my health, I haven’t blogged on here in about four months. That is insane to me when I think about how much I used to write when I first started sharing my story and experiences about life with a chronic, invisible illness. ANYWAY… Between October and early February, I have been trying […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Insomnia Suggestion
I have talked a lot about insomnia and how much it has impacted my life for years. Not sleeping or having your sleep schedule/routine thrown so much can truly make a person feel crazy. Although I am getting used to not sleeping well since it has been my “new normal” for over a decade now, it […]
Finding the Right Animal With a Chronic Illness
When you find the right animal, having a pet can truly be a lifesaver for people suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease or any other type of chronic illness. When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 13, my family and I had a one year old yellow labrador retriever named Kobi. […]
Guest Post: Being a Caregiver For Yourself
Do you ever think of yourself as a caregiver? Not for your children. Or aging parents. Or for any adored animals. But as a caregiver for you- a person with a Chronic Illness. To be honest, I hadn’t either until recently. When you’ve been so sick, for so long, the unimaginable becomes familiar, everyday even. […]