Who Has Stood By You & Your Chronic Illness?

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I have just finished reading Parting the Fog:  The Personal Side of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Sue Jones and there was a part in the book that really struck a chord with me.  It is … [Read more...]

Love, Understanding & Compassion Are A Two Way Street

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As I sat down to write this post, I found that typing these words were not easy.  It was not easy because it's always a difficult thing to realize, then admit (especially to the world) one's own … [Read more...]

Empathy & Tough Love Comes with Chronic Illness

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In order to stay sane, I always try to find the silver lining in the world of chronic illness. I think one of the true blessings of being sick is that it has helped me to be more empathetic towards … [Read more...]

CFS & Fibromyalgia: It’s A Winter Storm Every Day

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When I woke up this morning, I could tell before I even got out of bed what the weather was like outside. No †I’m not a psychic but my body can tell you whatever it is you want to know about the … [Read more...]

Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain

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Disability and handicapped are two words that have come to haunt many invisible illness sufferers.  In case you are reading about chronic illness for the first time and you are wondering what in the … [Read more...]