I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder around March 2012, just two months after my health issues started that no doctor could seem to pinpoint. I just started going to college and a mental illness was the last thing I needed on my plate. I remember crying ALL the time. I was scared to drive […]
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The Importance of Research and Clinical Trials
**This piece has been entered in the Patients Have Power Writing Contest run by Clara Health designed to raise awareness about clinical trials. I am passionate about this cause and hope it will help raise much needed awareness about the power of breakthrough research and clinical trials. When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, […]
A Chronic Voice Linkup – December 2017
I recently discovered A Chronic Voice which is a great site for Spoonies to connect with one another. Each month, they do ‘linkups’ where there’s a prompt so you can write and connect with other chronic illness warriors. I think this is an amazing idea and I can’t wait to continue to do these! This month’s […]
Crohn’s Warrior: Dawn
Dawn was one of the first people I started following on Instagram that had Crohn’s disease. She is always SO positive all the time that it’s seriously contagious! She’s been through a lot, and I admire her strength for finding something that works for her and sticking to it. I can’t imagine being newly diagnosed […]
Crohn’s Warrior: Utopia
Utopia’s story brought tears to my eyes. For all that this amazing woman has went through, for her to still have such a positive outlook on life and appreciate each day she wakes up, is just an inspiration. Each picture she posts of her beautiful daughters show what an amazing mother she is. They are […]
Supporting Someone with a Chronic Illness
What exactly does it mean to support someone with a chronic illness? Most people assume it means “being there” when they need you. However, there are many different ways that you can support someone suffering with a chronic illness. Yes, being there for them when they need you is important, but I find the people […]
When You Never Have Clothes That Fit
You know the excitement? When the weather has been nice and you’re ready to pull out those summer clothes bins? Your sun dresses, shorts, tanks, and sandals – time to get them out for the season?… Well, all that excitement goes right down the drain the minute you pull out your favorite pair of shorts […]
Things That Happen When You Have a Chronic Illness
“Hello…I’m Dr.___ and I’m only at this office for one year.”