Sprouting
Last spring, I attended an eight-week therapy group for chronically ill folks. In it, we developed a language around talking
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February 25, 2020
illness
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
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June 27, 2019
The Harm of Fixers | 5 Types of Well-Meaning People You Encounter When Suffering
There are people in your life who only like you when you are shiny and happy. They’re there to celebrate your triumphs. They
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March 28, 2019
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
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
30 Things About Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
The questions and inspiration for this post originally came from Invisible Illness Week 2015. I’ve written a little bit about
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October 26, 2017
Personal Essay | A Letter to My Boss
I am a warrior because of you. Thank you for making me stronger, for helping me to endure more than I ever imagined possible.
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May 6, 2016
