Living With Chronic Illness
Learning to pace without guilt
Pacing can feel frustrating and unfair when your heart wants to do more than your body can. In this post, we’ll talk about what pacing really is (and isn’t), why...
Learning to pace without guilt
Pacing can feel frustrating and unfair when your heart wants to do more than your body can. In this post, we’ll talk about what pacing really is (and isn’t), why...
When your diagnosis keeps changing
For many people with chronic and invisible illness, getting a name for what’s happening isn’t a straight line—it’s a maze. In this post, we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of...
When your diagnosis keeps changing
For many people with chronic and invisible illness, getting a name for what’s happening isn’t a straight line—it’s a maze. In this post, we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of...
Small wins still count
Living with a chronic or rare illness means progress often looks different than it used to. Here we explore how to redefine success, celebrate tiny victories, and remind yourself that...
Small wins still count
Living with a chronic or rare illness means progress often looks different than it used to. Here we explore how to redefine success, celebrate tiny victories, and remind yourself that...
“You don’t look sick”
If you’ve ever been told you look “too healthy” to be struggling, you’re not alone. We’ll walk through ways to respond to invalidating comments, protect your energy, and surround yourself...
“You don’t look sick”
If you’ve ever been told you look “too healthy” to be struggling, you’re not alone. We’ll walk through ways to respond to invalidating comments, protect your energy, and surround yourself...
Finding hope on the hard days of chronic illness
Some days, just getting out of bed feels impossible. In this post, we talk honestly about flare days, grief, and guilt—and share gentle ways to offer yourself compassion when your...
Finding hope on the hard days of chronic illness
Some days, just getting out of bed feels impossible. In this post, we talk honestly about flare days, grief, and guilt—and share gentle ways to offer yourself compassion when your...