“You may find the worst enemy or best friend in yourself.” - English Proverb Do you like who you are? The way you look. The sound of your voice. The way you act in social situations or the way you handle stress. When you look at all the things that make you, you, are you... Continue Reading →
The Plague
It’s not hypochondria if you really do get sick all the time. Isn't that what all hypochondriacs say? But it's true! Argue with me all you like but I will not be swayed. My position is firm. My feet are grounded. I am not a hypochondriac! Yeah, I run out of a room when someone... Continue Reading →
Can You See Me Now
Have you ever been invisible? Looked through. Talked over. Scream and shout but no one hears you. Seriously consider walking through that wall over there because you must be a ghost. When my kidneys shut my body followed. My bones became brittle and every step created micro-fractures. My heart doubled in size. The fluid around... Continue Reading →
The Bubble
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness has a profound impact on a life. It’s a thunderclap that reverberates through our bodies, minds, and families. It enshrouds our lives and takes over. It becomes our whole world. Before my diagnosis, I was a normal kid. I loved going to the beach, playing with my dog,... Continue Reading →