By Bridgette - Suddenly, it’s okay that I’m moving slowly. The impossible pace set by life, family, WORK. The nature of my body is to move at a pace that I can sustain and in a manner that won’t cause me further pain later. I know I’m too slow for some, but I like to … Continue reading When the World Ground to a Screeching Halt
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My Journey to Daily Mindful Gratitude
By Mizgin - Gratitude is described as “the quality or feeling of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” We’ve all heard about the ‘power of gratitude’ and the power of thinking and feeling positive thoughts and emotions. Yet, what exactly does it mean to be more grateful, and does practicing … Continue reading My Journey to Daily Mindful Gratitude
The Grief & Gratitude of Chronic Migraine
By Peggy - As I sit here on my couch in Georgia caught firmly within the clutches of a monster migraine, my family is getting home from an Alaskan adventure. They flew cross-country to Seattle, explored the city on land and sea, boarded a cruise ship in Vancouver and sailed to Alaska. There, they rode … Continue reading The Grief & Gratitude of Chronic Migraine
There is No “Normal”
By Wanda - As I write, there is a tub load of laundry in the dryer. For many of us there is always a tub load of laundry either in the washer or dryer. The thing is, both the wash cycle and drying cycle were labeled “normal.” Either one of your machines, and perhaps your … Continue reading There is No “Normal”
Laughing at Migraines
By Wanda - "When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves." ~ Katherine Mansfield. Being a migraineur, a spoonie, or even a parent, we face fear and failure on a regular basis. With … Continue reading Laughing at Migraines
Hygeian Hope
By Wanda - Hope, as an intransitive verb, is defined as to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true, and as a transitive verb as a desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment or to expect with confidence according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. A simpler description of hope is … Continue reading Hygeian Hope
Things Chronic Illness Has Made Us Grateful For
By Sarina & Kirstie - Those with chronic illness know that each day can vary in severity from the previous day and that nothing is guaranteed. This can make scheduling far in advance almost impossible, and without a doubt frightening. Though chronic illness has caused me to fear making plans, have to cancel plans I do … Continue reading Things Chronic Illness Has Made Us Grateful For
9 Ways to Find Gratitude in the Little Things
By Brittany - We live in a society that is constantly go, go, go. All too often, success is measured in the grandiose accomplishments like getting a promotion, taking the next step in a relationship, starting a family, buying a house, or accomplishing the goal of being able to afford your dream vacation. While all … Continue reading 9 Ways to Find Gratitude in the Little Things
Thriving Through Thanksgiving
By Wanda - Many people struggle during the holiday season. It’s a well known fact special days bring out both the best and worst in humans. (Please note: dogs are pretty much always happy and cats just don’t care.) We are reminded of those who passed away, those we’ve chosen to remove from our “friend … Continue reading Thriving Through Thanksgiving
An Open Letter to Our Caregivers
By Laura - Caregivers are the people that pick us up when we’re at our lowest. They are the people we turn to in a pinch and arrive at our doorstep in a heartbeat. They are the friends and family we can call at 3am when our symptoms are keeping us wide awake and we … Continue reading An Open Letter to Our Caregivers