Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Tag: help
Learning to Lean-How Adaptive Aids Improved My Life
I used to look at adaptive equipment and see it as a flashing neon sign, complete with an arrow pointing at the user (me), “This person is weak” the sign flashed, “can’t do normal things” it sometimes proclaimed. I avoided using tools made to… Continue Reading “Learning to Lean-How Adaptive Aids Improved My Life”
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Learning to Lean
When you are born stubborn and independent, it is hard to admit when you need help. So, when chronic, disabling disease comes knocking, it can be a particularly challenging house guest to adjust to.
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Anxiety and Intuition
Anxiety and Intuition. Has kind of a nice ring to it, flows well, doesn’t it? Someone who didn’t speak English might think that was the title of some classic love story. A tale of a love that overcomes some epic struggle. Unfortunately, they are… Continue Reading “Anxiety and Intuition”
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My Tribe
There are good ships, and there are wood ships, The ships that sail the sea. But the best ships, are friendships, And may they always be. -Irish Proverb In a life that has gone anything but straight and easy, I am incredibly blessed by… Continue Reading “My Tribe”
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What does depression look like?
“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I have been seeing these post on social media, probably for a couple of years now. The more… Continue Reading “What does depression look like?”
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The Battle for Healthcare
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher Once upon a time there was a girl who hurt all over. She went to her Doctor, whom she trusted, in search of help. The competent Doctor figured… Continue Reading “The Battle for Healthcare”
Learning to Listen (so your body doesn’t have to scream)
Just because you CAN live with symptoms, doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
Knowing what to ignore and what to treat comes from being in tune with your body.
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Learning to be Honest
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” -Thomas Jefferson Honesty is the best policy so the saying goes. And yet, is it? Well, not always, right? I mean we all have a whole laundry list of social customs in which… Continue Reading “Learning to be Honest”
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