Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
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Planning a Vacation from Rheumatoid Arthritis
Not really, but a girl can dream… Some days I feel so good I almost forget about the battle happening inside my body. Today is not one of those days. Today I woke up feeling like yesterday’s birthday pinata, cracked and beaten. It seems… Continue Reading “Planning a Vacation from Rheumatoid Arthritis”
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Five Simple Steps To A Healthy You In 2020
5 Tips for A Healthier You in 2020
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2019 Year In Review
It’s hard to believe 2019 is about to come to an end. What a year it has been! A year full of changes and challenges. I’m happy to say I tackled every last one of them! Looking back at where I was at this… Continue Reading “2019 Year In Review”
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Surviving Christmas With Rheumatoid Arthritis
It’s almost here! The most wonderful time of the year, or so the song says. If you have rheumatoid arthritis it may look more like a danger laden obstacle course than a time for joyous celebration. Filled with stress, commitments, and expectations, Christmas is… Continue Reading “Surviving Christmas With Rheumatoid Arthritis”
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Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2019 Edition
If you have a loved one with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), you have probably noticed that it comes with its own set of challenges. Aching joints, exhaustion, and physical limitations are likely to rule their lives. Give them the gift of relief this year! We… Continue Reading “Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2019 Edition”
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Frost Bitten and Shivering
The sun shines brightly on the shimmering ice, Frost bitten and shivering, the world comes to life The light hits my lids and they begin to open Then I move my big toe and the spell is broken. With a crunch and crack, I… Continue Reading “Frost Bitten and Shivering”
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Keep Warm and Carry On- Surviving Winter with Arthritis
There is no doubt about it, winter with arthritis can be rough. The following tips can make it more bearable.
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The Road To Disability
Becoming disabled is not an easy road. Read on for my story.
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What lifts you up?
Life, especially life with a chronic autoimmune disease, comes with bad days. Days when all the stress, troubles and pain life hands out feel a little too heavy. What do you do to unfunk when you feel down in the dumps? For me the… Continue Reading “What lifts you up?”
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You Can’t Get There From Here- The truth about accessibility
Until I became handicapped myself, it never really occurred to me how inaccessible much of the world is. It may appear at first glance as though accessibility is something that people think about a great deal and put a massive amount of effort into making a reality. Sadly, upon closer examination it becomes clear that accessibility is often just an illusion, sometimes a rather dangerous one.
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