The Guilt My Mom Faced When I Was Diagnosed with Chronic Lyme
When I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme, I remember leaving my appointment in tears. I wasn’t sure if I was crying because I finally had an answer after all of those years of uncertainty, or because I knew that I had a long road towards recovery.
What to Do When Your Insurance Doesn’t Cover Your Treatments
Have you recently discovered that you have a chronic illness, or know someone who has? Despite all the changes and challenges you’re going through, you’re comforted – even for just a little bit – with the fact that you have health insurance. Only to find out later, that your insurance won’t cover some of your […]
6 Tips to Help You Speak Up to Healthcare Professionals About Your Health
Do you feel uncomfortable being completely honest with your doctor or any healthcare professional you encounter? I felt the same way when I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme. I felt like it was rude to call out a healthcare professional if I thought they did something wrong, or to disagree with my doctor if they […]
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits When You Have Short Bowel Syndrome
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) can be a completely debilitating condition, affecting thousands of families every year. If you have short bowel syndrome and are no longer able to work, Social Security disability benefits may be available for you and your family. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers financial resources for people in need who are […]
4 Strong and Successful Women Who Have Lyme
When we think of celebrities who star in movies and grace the red carpet, we never imagine them bedridden or weak from an illness like Lyme.
Accepting the Bad Days with Chronic Illness
Life with chronic illness can be hard, isolating, and brutal at times. This doesn’t mean that our lives are any less fulfilling, just that we have more bumps in the road.
4 Ways to Enjoy Dating When You Have a Chronic Illness
It’s Valentine’s Day! A day you may or may not be dreading. While most of your friends are off to a romantic dinner date, you might stay home and think that this holiday is not for you. A lot of my friends have certainly told me this!
5 Light Jobs for Chronically Ill Spoonies to Earn Extra Income
According to American Community Survey, “3.7 million employees now work from home at least half the time.” There are tons of benefits – for both employers and employees – in working remotely. It is especially a blessing for spoonies like us who have a few challenges working in a traditional office. Since there are days […]
Inspiring Teenager With EDS Shares What It Means to Be Truly “Mighty”
I stood in front of an audience of 50 preparing to share my story. Despite the familiar faces, I was still scared. But I became more and more confident as I kept talking. I have been through so much this past year. This was the first time that I truly learned the meaning of the […]
5 Lifehacks for Better Living with Chronic Illness
When you’re living with a chronic illness, you have to be a little more creative to get more out of every day. Here are five life hacks that will help you live a fuller life:
Staying Sane During The Holiday Season During Treatment
Everyone’s just so cheery and open to everything during the holiday season, right? And given that you or your loved one is suffering, it can be kind of annoying. You are suffering from physical and perhaps emotional pain because of an illness. You might be thinking, how can everybody else be out and celebrating like […]
9 Thoughtful Gifts for Cancer Patients
Thinking of what to give your loved ones this Holiday season is a hard task on its own, much more so if they are suffering from cancer. While flowers, balloons, and get-well cards are good, there are other, more creative gifts for cancer patients. Keep reading for some inspiration!