Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Tag: living
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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Chatting with Cheryl on the Arthritis Life Podcast
Have you ever been invited to do something that scared you, but you knew it would be good for you, so you said yes anyway? Stepped up and out of your comfort zone to reach toward a goal? I’ve been doing more and more… Continue Reading “Chatting with Cheryl on the Arthritis Life Podcast”
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Traveling With RA
Making any plans when you have an unpredictable passenger like rheumatoid arthritis along for the ride can be daunting. How will it behave? Will it be quiet and calm or roaring around lighting you on fire? In other words, is the trip going to… Continue Reading “Traveling With RA”
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Exciting News!
When I started this journey a few years ago, I intended to share my personal experiences as I navigate chronic illness and the challenges that brings to the table. While I’ve done quite a lot of that, I’ve also leaned pretty heavily on presenting… Continue Reading “Exciting News!”
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Chronic in a Crisis-
When life suddenly hands us a crisis it can be a lot to handle, especially if you are already juggling chronic illness. Getting through the disaster without completely toppling your health can be a huge challenge when life turns upside down.
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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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Stress and Chronic Illness
In a world where things are anything but simple, with a body that is anything but well behaved, its no surprise that stress plays a big part in the lives of most people with autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis. Between juggling responsibilities and fighting… Continue Reading “Stress and Chronic Illness”
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Unleash Your Secret Super Power
I have a secret. I’ve suspected for a long while now, but until recently, still had some doubts. Having worked through those, I am now sure. Want to know my secret?
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Anxious ME
I’m a nervous mess, and it’s my own fault! There, I said it. Out loud. That’s right, I’m a ball of anxiety this week. Almost entirely self-inflicted anxiety. I made the choice to step out of my comfort zone, and now, here I am… Continue Reading “Anxious ME”
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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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