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 …

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 …

8 Reasons I’m Thankful I HAVE a Chronic Illness

By Laura - I know what you’re thinking, “How can someone be thankful they’re sick?” It’s because when you have a chronic illness, you are forced to learn a lot — about a lot of different things. Some days I feel like I’m in school 24/7. From understanding myself, to navigating the medical system and …

How Migraines Have Made Me Grateful

By Jorie - To the healthy onlooker, living with chronic migraines is nothing short of an unimaginable nightmare. And it’s fairly often a nightmare to me, too, so don’t get me wrong. Nonetheless, there are an endless array of things that my life with migraines have taught me and one of those, and possibly my …

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 …