hope
anxiety/ depression, autoimmune disorders, CFS/ME, cluster headache, digestive disorders, dysautonomia, heart disease, Lupus, migraine, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS), rare disease, thyroid disorders
Creating positive experiences for children and adults living with a chronic illness and/or disability and raising awareness and funds through art.
A space to wrestle before God with pain and its place in our lives.
Learning how to live well with less toxins and thrive despite chronic illness. Within 1 year of my Chronic Lyme diagnosis, I tested positive and/or develop SIBO, heavy metal toxicity, candida overgrowth, adrenal fatigue, Epstein Barr, leaky gut and autoimmune disorders. This blog shares the research I’ve come across on my path back to wellness.
anxiety/ depression, CFS/ME, chronic pain, cluster headache, digestive disorders, dysautonomia, irritable bowel syndrome, mental illness, migraine, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
Sharing my journey of finding hope and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
allergies, anxiety/ depression, Cerebral Palsy, CFS/ME, chronic pain, digestive disorders, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, lung issues, migraine, neurological disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
Poetry, Prose, Art and Creative Rants
allergies, anxiety/ depression, arthritis, chronic pain, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, migraine, neurological disorders, rare disease, thyroid disorders
Hope is an option, even in chronic illness and other seasons of pain.
anxiety/ depression, Blogs, chronic pain, migraine, neurological disorders, rare disease, thyroid disorders
A blog about trying to live a positive life, with a rare brain condition called IIH and writing to raise awareness that migraine is more than just a headache. My aim is to help just one person with my story, if I achieve that, then I have done what I set out to do.
bladder issues, chronic pain, digestive disorders, Inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, rare disease, thyroid disorders
As a lifelong “spoonie” I have faced the blank stare of doctors who can’t or have no idea how to help, the glare of unbelieving bosses (and “friends”) and pity in the eyes of those who truly love and care for me. I have experienced both good and bad times, like most of you.
I have fought to recover from nine major intestinal surgeries, ongoing intestinal inflammation, chronic debilitating nausea, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, abnormal kidney and liver function, abnormal endocrine function, cancerous fibroid tumors resulting in multiple surgeries finally necessitating a full hysterectomy… and now my new favorite – abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome – or ACNES.
I have spent my life adapting my behaviors and activities to achieve a level of normality. And I have been quite successful at times. Other times – not so much. I have learned to be very good at hiding my symptoms and medical issues by slapping on a happy face, and some great make-up! I am sure you have too.
So I decided to start this blog to create a resource to make those days a bit more bearable. A place where I strive to find the nugget of goodness in this sea of negativity; the crumb of information or encouragement that may just help one of my fellow “spoonies.” My goal is to share the lessons I have learned and the methods that help me. Hopefully I will help you, make the most you can out of every day.
I have fought to recover from nine major intestinal surgeries, ongoing intestinal inflammation, chronic debilitating nausea, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, abnormal kidney and liver function, abnormal endocrine function, cancerous fibroid tumors resulting in multiple surgeries finally necessitating a full hysterectomy… and now my new favorite – abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome – or ACNES.
I have spent my life adapting my behaviors and activities to achieve a level of normality. And I have been quite successful at times. Other times – not so much. I have learned to be very good at hiding my symptoms and medical issues by slapping on a happy face, and some great make-up! I am sure you have too.
So I decided to start this blog to create a resource to make those days a bit more bearable. A place where I strive to find the nugget of goodness in this sea of negativity; the crumb of information or encouragement that may just help one of my fellow “spoonies.” My goal is to share the lessons I have learned and the methods that help me. Hopefully I will help you, make the most you can out of every day.
Encouragement for discouraged souls striving for health. Writing about healing, Jesus, and hope.