This week we are talking with Christy Foster a musician and health-coach from Michigan. I ran across a song that she and her band, Christy and The Professors, recorded called Flare. Take a listen, I'll bet you can identify with the lyrics. When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed … [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.
Are You a Fibro Warrior? Share Your Story
I realized this morning that it's been a year since I posted the first Fibro Warrior interview - Thursday - July 31, 2013 was the date and that first Warrior is a good friend of mine, Beverly P. Since then I've shared a new interview almost every week (with a brief interruption at the first of this … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Tracy Lee Karner
This week's Fibro Warrior is Tracy Lee Karner from Rhode Island, USA. She was diagnosed in 1998 at the age of 36. Give us a few basics about yourself: I’m married, a writer, editor, and book coach working (20 hours / week) from my empty nest home. In my non-working time I walk (a LOT), read, … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Thoughts from a Spoonie Partner
This week I thought I'd do something a little bit different for the Fibro Warrior Wednesday interview. I'm talking to a different kind of warrior, a spoonie partner. A few weeks ago we talked with Nick Lutes. This week I'm going to interview his girlfriend, Kim. Kim is 32, and (like Nick) lives in … [Read more...]
Interview with Ms Rants of Chronic Rants- Fibro Warrior Wednesday
This week I'm interviewing Ms Rants from Boston, MA, USA. Ms Rants had to stop working in 2011 in an attempt to "recover" from her illnesses. Now she focuses on her health, volunteering as often as she can, and a few low-energy hobbies that she is able to do from home, like crocheting, reading and … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Cracked Betty (Bec)
This week we are getting to know Bec (aka Cracked Betty), Sydney, Australia. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a writer and marketing consultant for small, professional businesses, so I get to work with some really fantastic, interesting people. I am single without kids, but surrounded by … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Toni Dawn (The Girl in Yoga Pants)
My interview this week is with Toni Dawn of Bristol, TN (not too far from me). She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in May of 2012, at the age of 38. Tell us a bit about yourself and your life. I’m married. My husband is active-duty military. His work is three hours away, so he is … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Martin
This week I present to you another example proving that Men Get Fibro Too! In today's installment of Fibro Warrior Wednesday, I'm interviewing Martin Oxby of Inverness, in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. Martin has been married to his lovely wife Samantha, for over 7 years. They share their … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Barbara Jennings
This week's Fibro Warrior is Barbara Jennings, from Danville, Kentucky. Tell us a bit about yourself.... I am married to a wonderful man. We have been married for 13 years. I know a lot of people say they met their soul mate, well I did. I have two children (Vanessa, 12 and Jacob, 8). Both … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday: Nick Lutes
Guys get Fibromyalgia, too! And this week's Fibro Warrior Interview is with one of those guys with Fibromyalgia, Nick Lutes from West Allis, WI. He was diagnosed in August of 2013 at the May Clinic in Rochester, MN, at the ripe young age of 34. Nick is divorced, and has two dogs and a cat. He loves … [Read more...]
