I Hurt Someone Today…But I Also Helped Them

By Wanda - You’ve heard of “if you see something, say something.” You’ve seen the list of “signs” to look for if you are worried about someone’s mental health. You’ve probably posted on social media that your home is a safe place for everyone, that you always have a cup of coffee and an open …

5 Ways to Change the Negative Way We Talk to Ourselves

By Peggy - The pain will never end. I have failed. I can’t do this again. This is my fault. I’m overwhelmed. I’m hopeless. I’m helpless. I can’t figure this out. I can’t fix this.  These are the thoughts that play in my head on repeat during a migraine attack when pain escalates. What do …

The Vulnerability of Visibility

By Jeannette - Within the chronic illness community we speak a lot about the importance of visibility.  We discuss the need to self-advocate, to have our rights heard, and the importance of speaking out against stigma, especially when you have an illness that has debilitating symptoms that impact our interactions with the world, but aren’t always …

An Open Letter to My Family & Friends

By Sheri (Guest Blogger) - On this day, I walked out side into the morning sunshine. In this moment of this day, I feel joy. I am optimistically cautious as I emerge into the warmth of the light, away from where the curtains remain drawn. As I write this to you, I feel a smile …

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 …

The Little Things: A Husband’s Perspective

By Steven (Guest Blogger) - For most people, mornings start off relatively the same each day. Other than the occasional late night, people sleep between four to eight hours depending on their individual lifestyle. Variations in sleep time only really make a difference in their energy levels for the start of the day. Typically, for …

4 Things Your Friends & Family Want You to Know (I Asked Them!)

By Krystina - Forget motivational quotes -- sometimes the best motivation you can get is from those around you. When living with chronic pain it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel; that’s why those around you supporting you through your journey are so important. I decided to ask …

Chronic Migraine, Unconditional Love, and Support

By Brittany - It’s the week of Thanksgiving here in Canada, and I have an abundance to be grateful for. I live in the most beautiful country in the world, I feel safe every day, I have incredible health care, benefits, and I’m surrounded by endless support. I have the most amazing family and friends …

Accepting the Meantime

By Amanda - Some individuals are able to find the cause of their chronic migraine, while other individuals live decades without knowing what caused their chronic migraine. In the same manner, some individuals are able to find something that actually works for them in terms of eliminating or decreasing the frequency and severity of their …

Social Life and Migraines

By Lisa-Marie - "Hey girl. I'm really sorry, but I have to cancel our plans for tonight. I'm in bed with a killer migraine. Rain check?" "Good morning boss, I'm unfortunately stuck in bed with a migraine, so I won't be able to come in to work today. Sorry for the inconvenience." "Hi Professor, I …