Hello to my lovely readers, This post is going to be more personal than usual, so if that isn’t your thing, feel free to click away and read some tutorials. I’ll even link to some of my favorites to make it easier for you: DIY Green Tea Scrub Homemade Glass Cleaner Kitchen Organization DIY Halloween…
Giving Back to Caregivers
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Create the Good. All opinions are 100% mine. Caregivers are essential to any community. Being there for people during hard times is not only difficult, it is sometimes a thankless job. That’s why it’s important to find ways to let caregivers know just how…
The Social Paradox of Living With Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness is hard. If you’re reading this post, I don’t have to tell you that. I don’t know what the hardest part of it is- the loss of a sense of self, the inability to do the things you love, the pain, the isolation, and the lack of independence are all pretty hard…
How to Deal with Anxiety: 4 Strategies to Help You Conquer Your Anxious Thoughts
This is a very personal, wonderful, and compelling guest post written by Hannah Helford. Take a look into the mind of someone who deals with chronic anxiety, and learn Hannah’s strategies that she has spent her entire life honing and practicing. I’ve spent my life trying to develop strategies to deal with my anxiety. At 3…
Chronic Illness: A Day in the Life
This is a post that isn’t easy for me to write. If you read my post about living with an invisible illness, you know how far people with chronic illnesses go to hide what is going on with us. Well, if we’re hiding it, we aren’t having a productive conversation. We aren’t helping increase awareness….
Does having a chronic illness make you wiser?
I was having a conversation with my fiancé yesterday about maturing and being less self-centered, and it got me thinking. A trait we associate with the elderly is being wise. But although we know wisdom comes with age, what if it also comes with being less able-bodied?* I may sound crazy to you, but entertain my…
10 Ways to Love Yourself More
The death of Robin Williams has got the world talking. How could someone who seemed so happy and was so full of joy have been so depressed? Well, the thing is, the people who are the best at entertaining and being funny are often the saddest. There are different types of defenses to keep people…
Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness
First, make sure you can travel Us spoonies are known for biting off a little more than we can chew once in a while. Talk to your doctor before you plan a significant trip. If you really aren’t up for it, you can find a compromise. Maybe you can stay at a hotel for a few…