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 laugh. The absurdity of it all can turn an [...]
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When Your Trauma Doesn’t Fit the Image of PTSD
I’ve run a blog for the last five years about the intersection of my chronic physical and mental illnesses and my hopes of living a life of joy despite and sometimes even [...]
Sweatpants & Self Care | Sleep Health: Myth Vs. Reality
Get healthier sleep by busting these ten myths about sleep! [...]
What We Love | Wisdo: An App That Connects You to the Community You Didn’t Know You Needed
Often when we least expect it, life can present us with an event that turns us on our heads, leaving us wondering what comes next and what to do. A physical health crisis. A [...]
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 home during my Thanksgiving break from college. I [...]
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 spoonie skills for those of us who live with [...]
Medical Procedures I Regret: When the Second Opinion You Need Isn’t from a Doctor
Is there a medical procedure you would have avoided if you discussed it with other women? One writer shares her story on her ablation. [...]
Sweatpants & Humor | My War on Carbs
It was on one of the cold days in January that I decided I needed to address a growing problem. The combination of holiday gorging, winter inactivity, and my middle-agedness [...]
15 Gifts That Women in Their 20’s Will Love
Twenty something women all have one thing in common: they’re busy. Whether they’re balancing their work and gym schedule, taking on motherhood, or starting a [...]
Project EVO: A Planner for Your Busy Brain | Review & Giveaway
*UPDATE AT BOTTOM* When I first saw Project EVO I was just browsing around Facebook-land not particularly looking for anything. But the line “World’s First Personalized [...]
