Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Well, there is no doubt about it, the level of anxiety and fear in the world today is the highest it has been in decades. Not since 911 have I seen this level of uncertainty in fellow Americans. With restrictions and measures to control… Continue Reading “Staying Calm in an anxious world”
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard the national response to the outbreak of a new virus amongst our population, COVID-19. As the government imposes ever increasing restrictions, shutdowns, and even a few state-wide lock downs, more and more people are finding… Continue Reading “Thriving during a quarantine”
As the panic spreads, with an infection rate 1000 times that of COVID 19, two things have become increasingly clear. One the average American is not prepared for a minor emergency that might leave them shut in and/or out of work for two weeks. … Continue Reading “Preparing for quarantine”
Here we are, almost ¼ of the way through the new year already! How are those New Year’s resolutions going? If you are like most people, they are all but forgotten. In fact, studies show that approximately 80% of resolutions set at the new… Continue Reading “It’s not too late to reach your goals: redefining that new year’s resolution for success”
“Do you need a glass of water Mom?” The question, from my youngest son is no surprise, he’s a very kind little man. His response to my answer of no, however, does take me a bit by surprise. “You never need me to get… Continue Reading “How chronic illness changed my parenting style”
Are you sure its okay for you to travel with the Corona Virus outbreak? The question, asked by a loved one, should not irritate me so, yet, it does. See, the problem isn’t the question. It’s the fact that this is the fifth person… Continue Reading “Vacationing with Autoimmune Disease- 8 Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus and Other Plagues”
One of the most frequent troubles Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients struggle with is being understood. If you don’t have RA, it is a little hard to imagine what it is like. The morning stiffness that sometimes sticks around all day. The painful swollen joints,… Continue Reading “What Your Loved One With Rheumatoid Arthritis Wants You To Know”
The light at the end of the tunnel. The lifeboat that carries us to safe harbor. The answer to a prayer long whispered. Hope is what allows us to trudge on through the darkness. It is the very knowing that whatever is happening… Continue Reading “HOPE”