By Sarah - Some men and women with chronic pain and illness are blessed enough to have partners who have been with them from the onset and who are both strong and loyal enough to be with them every step of the way. Some have found someone while in the midst of their illness who … Continue reading Chronic Illness & Toxic Relationships
By Pamela (Guest Writer) - Laying in bed, room as dark as you can get it in the middle the day, wishing every little sound would just stop... Loneliness creeps in and almost consumes you at times. It is not surprising that migraine and depression have been linked. Living a life where you need to shut yourself … Continue reading Lonely Alone Time
By Jorie - For 18 long months I planned, and planned, and planned my perfect dream wedding. I thought the day would never come. My now-husband, Trey, proposed to me in January of 2017 and as soon as the ring hit my finger I hopped on Pinterest searching for inspiration, joined Facebook wedding planning groups, … Continue reading How I Survived My Wedding as a Chronically Ill Bride
By Kiley (Guest Blogger) - It’s important to mention that I’m writing this at a hockey game. You’ll understand why later, but while I tell you this story I want you to know what I’m currently doing. I was probably in second grade when I started exhibiting textbook signs of depression. I retreated into myself, … Continue reading My Road to Radical Acceptance
By Sheri (Guest Blogger) - On this day, I walked out side into the morning sunshine. In this moment of this day, I feel joy. I am optimistically cautious as I emerge into the warmth of the light, away from where the curtains remain drawn. As I write this to you, I feel a smile … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Family & Friends
By Winslow - Most of us who struggle with migraines or other health conditions are forced to spend most of our money on medications, doctor visits and treatments and are not always able to work. This can cause a financial strain, especially around the holiday season. But take heart, below is a list of inexpensive … Continue reading Gift Ideas When Money is Tight
By Jorie - For some of us, there’s nothing worse than trying to muster up the strength and courage to push through a busy family gathering. Pair that with the holidays, and you have a perfect recipe for disaster. Personally, anxiety tends to be one of my worst companions when I’m trying to make it … Continue reading 6 Tips For Surviving Holiday Gatherings When Your Chronic Illness Drains You
By María - I live in sunny Florida, where you can find warmth year long. It is a very convenient location to visit from Venezuela, from where I originate. That is the reason every year we host beloved relatives and friends for several weeks. For example, my parents-in-law, my mom and dad, my sister and … Continue reading 10 Tips for Surviving & Thriving With Migraine While You Have Guests Visiting
By Liza - In December of 1997, I made the decision to leave my husband. This decision came after four years of being emotionally and physically abused. This decision came after repeatedly leaving him and taking our two young daughters to live at my parents’ house where, ultimately, he would manipulate me enough through apologies and … Continue reading Escaping & Surviving Domestic Abuse
By Jorie - A few months ago, I found myself upset over my social life. I walked into the bedroom where Trey, my fiancé, was lying on the bed watching The Office. “I need to snuggle,” I said, climbing onto the bed and nuzzling against him. “What’s wrong?” He asked, as I started to sob … Continue reading Losing Friends to Chronic Illness
