Living with Chronic Illness
What My Sick Days Taught Me About Real Rest (It’s Not What You Think)
This morning, before I’d even opened my eyes, I knew.Not from a calendar reminder or a “you’re due for a flare-up” ping. Just the weight of my own body. Heavy. Cement-heavy. Fire-in-my-veins heavy. Welcome to the delightful surprise party that is chronic illness. No...
Pain, Rain, and Bugsy: When Your Body Says No
Chronic illness flare, MS pain, rain-soaked roads, and a defiant dog. A raw dispatch from the frontlines of one brutal morning.
What Is Spoon Theory? A Simple Way to Understand Chronic Illness and Fatigue
Spoon Theory is a powerful metaphor that helps explain the hidden challenges of chronic illness and fatigue. Here’s what it means — and why it matters to those you love.
What No One Tells You About Being Chronically Ill (That You Need to Hear)
Chronic illness isn’t just fatigue and flare-ups — it’s emotional, invisible, and isolating. Here’s what no one tells you about being chronically ill every day.
What to Do After a Life-Changing Diagnosis: A Letter From Someone Who Gets It
You’ve just heard the words. Maybe you were in a sterile office with a doctor who looked serious. Maybe you were alone. Maybe someone was sitting next to you, holding your hand—but the moment still felt isolating.