Friends, how many of you take to the internet to research your diagnosis? I'm not talking about WebMd (which always seems to tell you it's possibly cancer when you really have a bladder infection, HA) but legitimate research, published studies, specialist's books or articles etc.? I have to admit that I wasn't as dedicated to … Continue reading Research, Research, Research…
Y'all, I'm an introvert. Well, that's not exactly true. I like people once I'm around them, I like to hang out, I like to talk. What makes me an introvert is that I am always dreading being with people, and coming up with reasons I shouldn't or can't go. Once I am with people I … Continue reading A Little Bit Alone
Sometimes when I allow myself to stop and really think about how young I am in conjunction with my list of illnesses I wonder about things like an altered/shorter life span, my quality of life now compared to 8 years ago, I wonder if the pain will ever completely leave my bones. I think of … Continue reading When The Darkness Creeps In…
A HUGE thanks to Des for her guest posts; I hope you all enjoyed them as much as I did. I hope to have her back and writing for us all again soon! I'm finally out of the fog from surgery and can type a little... one-handed and slow, but typing. Thank you for all … Continue reading Inspiration Along My Path…
Hi, I'm Des, and I've been given the opportunity to guest write a few pieces. I'm the mother of a child with a chronic autoimmune disorder, a teacher, currently of special needs children, and a military wife. All of these things have given me the opportunity to come into contact with scores of people who … Continue reading Worth
Hi, I'm Des, and I've been given the opportunity to guest write a few pieces. I'm the mother of a child with a chronic autoimmune disorder, a teacher, currently of special needs children, and a military wife. All of these things have given me the opportunity to come into contact with scores of people who … Continue reading Okay? No! Not okay.
Hi, I'm Des, and I've been given the opportunity to guest write a few pieces. I'm the mother of a child with a chronic autoimmune disorder, a teacher, currently of special needs children, and a military wife. All of these things have given me the opportunity to come into contact with scores of people who … Continue reading Unfair
Hello Friends, I had shoulder surgery yesterday and am working on recovering. I hope to be back to writing and sharing with you all soon. In my absence a dear friend of mine and parent of a child with chronic illness is going to share some of her thoughts. Please welcome her to our community … Continue reading Surgery
Fall has descended on our sleepy little mountain town and the constant weather changes are wreaking havoc on my body. I'm having shoulder surgery in 4 days and my to do list is getting bigger while I have less and less ability to get it all done in time. Not to mention the meds you … Continue reading When the Pain is Too Much…
So, I told you about my amazing practitioner's massive intake interview process right? I had NEVER had someone talk to me about my trauma in direct correlation with my health before. I've had plenty of psychiatrists and counselors talk about how PTSD can affect you in many ways etc but no one has drawn a … Continue reading Trauma and the Brain/Body Connection
A Journey to Wellness 