Just about every day, I put 10 double rings and a ring with a silver plate on my hands. They’re made of sterling silver and customized to fit my fingers. I often get compliments of how elegant and classy they look. But truth be told, as pretty as they are, […]
Coyote in Zebra Clothing
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Seems I am delving into some of the more difficult subjects lately. While I know what I’m about to approach is an important subject, this is not an easy thing for me to do. As I’ve said in past posts, my whole goal is for people not to feel so […]
There are days when it’s difficult to exist because of pain and/or brain fog. It could be an acute issue like an elbow dislocated or it could be a long term complication like the stubborn granuloma that I’ve been facing for a while now mixed with a low level Chronic […]
I am not generally a type to make New Year’s Resolutions. Then again, I’m not the type to make promises or such things lightly, whether they’re to myself, another person, or especially those of a spiritual nature. It’s a point of personal constitution I suppose. However, there’s been a string […]
Not all families handle having a member with chronic illness in the best of ways. Unfortunately, from what I’ve seen in support groups, most seem to end up with the individual already struggling to feel more like an outcast. This seems especially true when you’ve got a disorder that’s rare […]
This came about when a beloved friend was commenting on so many people seeming to have anxiety and/or depression. He was having a bit of a hard time understanding what made it so different from him being able to cope with difficult situations. After a while of thinking on it, […]
This is something that, until recent events, I didn’t realize I struggled with. What Is Imposter Syndrome? Simply put, it’s an internal feeling of not being as skilled or accomplished as others perceive you to be. Instead of feeling good about compliments that are given, you feel as if you’re […]
Whether you’ve been struggling with a chronic illness or you’ve made the break from the bad situation… …more than likely, you just want a place you can talk about what you’re facing and feel normal again. What could be better than a place where other such people congregate? It sounds […]
From the outside looking in, interpersonal interactions of someone with a chronic illness or pain can look a bit unpredictable. Canceled plans at a moment’s notice, stretches of non-communication, sudden shifts in functionality, dazing out while you’re talking, or repeating their stories. While we often talk about the underlying cause […]
I am not friends with my lady parts, so fair warning that this post may be a bit on the crass side. I’ve been diagnosed with Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) since 2000 and have recently learned it’s a very common comorbid syndrome with EDS. I could write a whole other […]