I’ve always been a bit complicated and more than a tad weird, but I always thought I knew who I was…until I had another of my precious conversations with my mom recently. Then I realized that I’m what you might call: Religiously Confused. ROFL I’m of Jewish heritage, was raised by Atheists parents, married a […]
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Why You Should Tell Your Story Before It’s Over
I wrote this article some time ago after reading a meme on Facebook. It struck me so important to share how strongly I believe this saying is a detriment to inspiring others with our story already in progress that I spoke out about it. That, in turn, inspired others to believe that they might have […]
Read the rest of this entry »Invisible Illness Scars
One of the biggest complaints I hear from those with chronic illness is that it is an Invisible Disease. Whatever it is for you: Lupus, thyroid disease, chronic pain, migraines, or peri menopause, the fact that people are only concerned with what they see can leave us with the feeling that others either don’t believe […]
Read the rest of this entry »What Chronic Illness Sufferers Want for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day might feel like a commercially forced day of celebration to some, but to those of us with chronic illness, we have our own issues with it. Ever been too tired to go out to dinner? Had too much pain to snuggle? It can be disappointing and frustrating both for us and for our […]
Read the rest of this entry »My losses brought gain!
It’s 2017! Boy does that sound weird to me! I was born the middle of last century. I used to think 2001 was only a space odyssey! But here we are and this new year is starting off with many new gains for my body that took place as losses in just the last few years. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Blast from the Past: The Blessings of Pain Part 2
And here now is part two of The Blessings of Pain. You can check out part one here. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 5. Pain enables you to be sympathetic. Not only do they feel compassion for those who are suffering, but they are sympathetic. They not only say the right things, but they do so in the spirit […]
Read the rest of this entry »Blast from the past: The Blessings of Pain Part 1
I wrote this blog post back in 2014 when I started this blog and it got incredible feedback that it is now on my Article Archive section. Each month though, I’m going to bring you a blast from the past to remind my readers (and myself) about some lessons I had learned as a chronic […]
Read the rest of this entry »What do you wish people understood about your chronic illness?
Here’s your chance to explain how you feel and ask for what you’d like people to know about your chronic illness/issue. I’ve talked to so many people who say that nobody who doesn’t deal with this on a daily basis can possibly understands what it’s like. I agree. Most situations that are not experienced personally cannot […]
Read the rest of this entry »I’m a cancer survivor and you’ll never believe how it happened!
I tell this story because it is the most bizarre tale of God’s divine grace! It is with enormous thankfulness that I share how I became a cancer survivor before even my doctors knew I even HAD cancer! So a few years ago, I was told that I had a HUGE fibroid tumor that took […]
Read the rest of this entry »Some Grape Stuff on the Menu for this summer!
While you’re waiting for my chronic illness post coming up on the 30th, here is what’s on tap over at my Grape Stuff website: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Summer is a grape time for family fun! On the menu this month: I have a grape recipe on tap for you via a YouTube video I found, Tips […]
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