Life is full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows. And the chronic illness life in particular can have some low lows that are totally outside of your control. I realized that giving myself a permission slip to accept and allow that process to occur took some of the pressure off my coping skills.
I’ve used this practice before — writing a letter to my tenacity, fear, heart, etc… — and thought I would try out writing to my restlessness. What came forth was a very gentle voice asking for pause, for slow and for space…
You know that this is just one night, but you’re feeling the deep hurt of just how many other nights you’ve spent in this exact way too…
There is no clear itinerary when I am in my hibernation bubble — it’s merely a time where I cut myself off from pressure to answer any phone calls, reply to any texts, check social media or manage any emotions outside of my own…
I’ve found that my support squad is immensely appreciative appreciates when I can name concrete ways that they can help me, and I hope this list gives you and yours some new ideas.
I have learned there is another way; a softer way. A way of making decisions without “making” them…
As part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, LymeNow asked lyme disease warriors and their support team to participate in a special letter writing campaign…
Let this be what you’re grateful for: the opportunity to keep going. To keep waking up each morning with the freedom to try again.”
It’s been like learning a magic trick or fundamental secret to life: the more I speak to myself kindly, give myself love and approval — the more I hear it from the people around me…
In an effort to raise awareness, open conversation, reduce stigma and facilitate positive change, we are asking members of the migraine community to share a photo holding a “Mighty with Migraine” sign with the hashtag #mightywithmigraine…
