As I think back over the years, both before and after developing autoimmune issues, I realize how little I listened to my body. It actually makes me cringe when I think about it now. It took...
Make a plan, Stan: When confronted with a diagnosis, you will most likely want to learn as much as you can about it. My advice: research, but with discernment. Endless Google searches of your diagnosis will undoubtedly lead you to some pretty dark places. Know...
Getting the support you need: Creating a strong support system for yourself is crucial. In fact, it is important for EVERYONE, whether or not they have a chronic illness. Connection is our reason for living. I choose to look at my illness as a gift that...
If you’ve looked around my site at all, you know that I suffer from chronic pain and inflammation in my right elbow. This has been going on for about three years. And, man, how my life has changed in so many ways! Like most life changes, it has spanned the scope of...
