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The Indulgent Necessities

There are several good things that come out of being sick. Really, there are. They are often subtle and can be hiding somewhere for you to …

Doodle and Daydream

Since our lives have been filled with insane technological advances, doodling and daydreaming are pass-times that aren't as frequently …

Drive-Thru Pharmacy!

This weekend has been pretty amazing. I was able to have a little vacation and I was able to take in some beautiful sights and truly enjoy …

10 Reasons Why You Should Not Expect A Cure

Although a cure for any illness sounds like the logical path to spend your time and energy working to find, sometimes constantly looking fo…

Get Lost!

There is no 'easy way' to deal with difficulties in life. Time doesn't stop for you so that you can pause, deal with things, th…

Strive to Learn

In my opinion, every little part of your life that helps you feel fulfilled, enlightened, proud, purposeful, and so on,  is absolutely wort…

A Much-Needed Break

Despite becoming ill at age 14, I have been very lucky for the most part. Until just over three years ago, I was still extremely active, I …

The Power of Music

Music has been one of THE most therapeutic elements in my life.  We are exposed to music as early as in the womb, and it permeates every st…

Positive Effects and Party Tricks

Trying to focus on the positive aspects of being chronically ill is not always easy... Actually it isn't really ever easy.... But when …

No Happy Endings

In continuing with the theme of always expecting to get better, there is also a general belief in what we deem as 'happy endings'. …

Chronic Anger

The ability to handle stress in life differs from person to person. We all have specific and personal reactions to pain, tragedy, bad news,…

Imagery for Understanding

I want to take you away from where you currently are. I want you to take 5 minutes to read this. 5 uninterrupted minutes with zero distract…

Opening the Flood Gates!!

Anyone who has ever spent time with me after I take my bedtime medications knows how chatty I can be. I'm also pretty sure that I have …