This week since it's a holiday I thought that instead of sharing a new interview, I'd share a little advice from past interviews. These bits are from some of the earliest interviews that I posted, but they still hold up and as you can see there's a lot of overlap in the advice given (and … [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 – Monica
Today I’m interviewing another Fibro Warrior, Monica Radtke of Blaine, MN. Tell us a little about yourself: I am not married, but have been with a gentleman who’s name is Larry for over 24 years. We have no children, just a few fish. I work for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis in … [Read more...]
Spoonie Caregiver – Simon
This week I'm interviewing another spoonie caregiver. Simon lives in Cheshire in the Northwest of the UK, he’s 45, works as an IT Manager, for a Global blue-chip company. He is also a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and Time Line Therapist. How did you and your partner meet? And … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Ken
This week's Fibro Warrior is another Guy with Fibro. Ken is from Boston, MA. He has been with his partner for 16 years. He enjoys "shelter" magazines, walking, hiking, baking, and travel, when his pain allows. Tell us a little about yourself: I’ve been with my partner, an immunologist at a … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Melissa
This week's Fibro Warrior is Melissa of Central NJ. She was diagnosed in 2004, just a few months before she turned 31. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I’m single, dating. I felt pretty bad about myself for too long, like I was damaged goods. But, I decided that’s not getting me anywhere and … [Read more...]
Guys with Fibro – Joshua Hutchinson
Each Wednesday I share the story of a different Fibro Warrior. This week I'm sharing the story of another of the guys with Fibro - yes, guys get Fibro, too. Joshua Hutchinson lives in Gilbert, AZ with his two dogs, a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix named Bonnie and a Boxer named … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Interview with a caregiver – John
This week I'm sharing another interview with a caregiver; I'm talking with John Burris of Huntsville, AL. His wife Bev is a friend of mine. They've been together for 40 years. Give me just a few basics about you personally: I'm 57, spent pretty much all of my life in the building business in one … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Kate
This week we are getting to know Fibro Warrior, Kate. I contacted her through my Facebook page and felt that her story needed to be shared. Kate is from Southwestern PA, and she's single. Kate was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in November of 2012, at the age of 33. She qualified for disability last … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Julie Ryan
I decided that I should probably interview myself, but I wanted to do something a little bit different, so I decided to do a video interview. I will include a transcript (sort of) below, for those who prefer that over the video. Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Julie Ryan, I am 38 … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Douglas – Guys with Fibro
This week I'm bringing you another example of guys with Fibro. Yes, Guys get Fibro, too! My interview today is with talk show host, Douglas Lancaster (aka @iDouglasMichael ), of Bakersfield, CA. He was diagnosed in 2007 at the age of 34. Ladies, he's currently single, although I can't see a reason … [Read more...]
