Finding the Humor in Chronic Illness
Being chronically ill sucks. Bottom line. It’s not fun. Or funny. Or enjoyable. But… there are moments that make me
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September 5, 2019
chronic illness
How to Care for Your Soul Online When You’re Feeling Lonely, Other, or Generally Crappy
Navigating the wondrous, complicated, and sometimes treacherous world of the Internet can be a tricky business, especially
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June 12, 2019
Personal Essays | Caregiver First, Elizabeth Second
If you had asked 15-year-old Elizabeth to describe herself with three terms, “caregiver” would have been first. Before
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November 29, 2018
The Dream and Nightmare of Celiac Disease
The night of my diagnosis, I wrote the word “celiac” in bold black letters on the palm of my hand. When I awoke the next
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November 25, 2018
Sweatpants & Soul | Fibromyalgia: The Power of Being Seen
It was November 2013. I needed to drive from Tennessee to New Jersey (and back) within nine days to get my car inspected at
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July 19, 2018
Eats & Drinks | Deliciously Simple 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Check out this delightfully easy & delicious 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe.
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June 9, 2018
How I’m Coming to Radically Accept My Life as a Young Adult with Fibromyalgia
Note: I wrote this article for “The Mighty” back in spring 2016 when I was on leave from social work grad school. During that
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May 15, 2018
30 Unique Skills of People Who Live with Chronic Health Conditions
People often think of disabled people in terms of what they lack, but here are a few remarkable gifts that we have. A list of
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May 6, 2018
Personal Essay | The Strength in Weaknesses
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Minnesota is corn. Lots of it. Like, you are literally surrounded by corn.
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February 28, 2018
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anyway?
With Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day on February 2, this is a great time to talk about what the disease actually is, and
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February 1, 2018
