Ah, Rejection, it’s Not Any Better When it’s Medical

It’s been a frustrating few weeks. My brain fog has lifted and my mind is absolutely whirring at top speed. I can’t slow down for a second, not even to breathe, as I think of more things I need to

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Learning to be My Own Health Advocate

It’s easy to tell patients that they need to, “keep trying different doctors until one helps you,” but what happens when that really isn’t an option?

Good News! I am Going Forward with Testing!

Sometimes going to a new doctor can be a real nail biter if you’re used to getting the run around.

Trying to Find Faith in the Medical Establishment Once Again…

This is the story of one exasperated individual as they struggle to get validation and a possible diagnosis as a female patient in the US…

Digging Deeper into my Roots in Search of Inspiration..

often my life seems like a snake eating it’s own tail but there are answers if I chose to listen to the wisdom of the Universe.

More Weird New Symptoms and Finding the Silver Lining Under Chronic Illness

Just because life isn’t what you expect doesn’t mean that it isn’t what it is supposed to be. A messed up foot brings on more epiphanies.

Disability does not mean Throw-Away People

It’s becoming harder and harder to earn your way off of disability but easier and easier to get kicked off it. What are we with invisible illness to do?

Keeping Your Mind Open to the Tiny Joys in Life

It’s time to stop and smell the flowers, to appreciate life, to find hope and joy in the tiny moments we lose ourselves to awe.

The Impossibility of Being Both Single and Disabled

Living with chronic illness is hard enough for a woman in her thirties without the added stress of having to find a boyfriend to financially take care of you.