It's been almost a year since I shared Elizabeth's video on my Facebook page and asked if anyone else had had similar experiences with Fibromyalgia. I didn't know what had happened with her, so I was really thankful when she reached out to me a few weeks back and shared how far she's come in … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interviews
These interviews are an opportunity to get to know others who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Most have several health conditions they deal with on a daily basis, but they are all Fibro Warriors.
Fibro Warrior Interview: Ali Hemsley
It's been a while since I shared a Fibro Warrior Interview, but recently I made the acquaintance of fellow blogger, Ali Hemsley from Brighton England and she offered to share her story. If you'd like to share your story here as a Fibro Warrior, I'd love to have you do so. Just email … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Kasey
Today I'm interviewing Kasey Nadeen of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two years ago (July, 2014) at the age of 34. She's been married for nine years. She's just celebrated her fifth year at her job, and she loves to read, watch movies, write poetry, and spend time with her … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior: Dana Arcuri
This week I’m happy to share the story of another Fibro Warrior, Dana Arcuri. She is from the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2008 at the age of 44. She’s been married to her husband for 28 years and they have three kids (18, 21, & 25) and a white cat … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: Christine Miserandino
I haven't done a Sunday Inspiration post in a long time. I've had to cut back posting as I've just not had enough time to do everything I'd like to. But, this week I think it's important that I write this post. For those who don't know, this entire blog was inspired by Christine Miserandino and … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Sue Hadden
This week we are getting to know Sue Hadden. I've been talking with Sue for the last year or so. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2011, yet continues to lead a very busy life as a mother and paralegal. Tell us a bit about yourself.I'm 54 years of age and I work for a law firm that assists … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Donna Falcone
I’m really happy to introduce you to a new Fibro Warrior. Donna Z. Falcone is from Northeast PA, but has recently moved to Southern GA (can’t blame her for trading the cold for the warm, can we?). She’s married to her best friend, Joe, and has been for nearly 25 years. They have two sons, ages 21 … [Read more...]
Reslience -a poem
Jen sent me this poem, which does an excellent job of sharing just how resilient those of us living with chronic illness are. We may be broken, but we are strong. We may be hurting, but we are not done. Resilience by Jen Today I was broken, But I am not defeated, The list of things I … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – @thewonkeyjen
Our Fibro Warrior this week is Jen Edwards aka thewonkyjen from Berkshire UK. She lives with her partner, and spends a lot of time with her sister, as they look after each other. She loves pets, and has owned a number of cats, but currently can’t have any pets in her rental. She says that as much as … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Warriors – Krissy Ward
This week we've got a new Fibro Warrior in the hotseat. Krissy Ward is from Milwaukee, WI. She's 26, but was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at the age of 16. She's single and has no kids but says she gets the best of both worlds with her seven godchildren. She gets to love them as much as she wants and … [Read more...]
