Like so many #Spoonies out there I came across The Spoon Theory early in my diagnosis and it affected me in a big way because it was the first time I'd heard someone explain what I was living in such a way that allowed to make sense to those who didn't live it. I feel kinda bad because too often … [Read more...]
Inspirational Posts
Whether it was a song that inspired me, or a post that someone else shared, or just something random in the world, I hope these posts provide you with a little inspiration.
Imua: Keep Moving Forward
I've always found The Biggest Loser to be an inspiring show. It inspires me to make healthier choices. I will often watch it while I'm on the treadmill, because I really have a hard time sitting still while that show is on. I really like the new trainers in the 2015 season - Jessie & Jenn. … [Read more...]
Review: As My Body Attacks Itself
One of my favorite things about this blog is the way that it's allowed me to connect with so many awesome people. I hate that we are all suffering in some way, but that we can connect and that we can put our heads together and find ways to put things into words that one of us alone might not be able … [Read more...]
Invisible: The Film
Do you feel invisible? Are you ready for the world to see you? Megan Densmore is ready, and she and her team are looking for others who are ready to share their story of invisible chronic illness with the world. Megan was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at the age of 13. She was told that she … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: Progress Amnesia
Most of the time I write my Sunday Inspiration posts right when I first read a post. I read it and there's just something I need to share based on what I've read. Sometimes, a post don't quite inspire me right away but it lingers in the back of my mind, continually popping up until I realize I have … [Read more...]
Stop Waiting to Be Happy (guest post)
Waiting to Be Happy Guest Post by Mandy Mercuri from Take Hold of Pain Have you ever thought this “When I’m ...., I’ll be happy”? You can insert whatever you are looking forward to, dreaming about or convinced will make you happy into this statement. Maybe when I get a new job, when I have a baby, … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: I’ve had enough!
Jessica Martin over at noonegetsflowersforchronicpain inspires me just about every time I read one of her posts, and sometimes I just can't help but share that inspiration. This is one of those times. Her recent post entitled "Stop Beating Yourself Up!" hit home for me. I get so frustrated when I … [Read more...]
An Inspired Life with Chronic Illness
An Inspired Life with Chronic Illness Each Sunday I try to share something from another blog (or something I'm reading) that has inspired me. Today, I want to share with you a few blogs that regularly inspire me. These are the chronic illness blogs that inspire me. I've shared many of them … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: I am no longer the person I once was
FibroFacialGirl recently posted about a HuffPost article that ticked her off. It was about a woman who realized she was no longer the woman her husband fell in love with, and set out to change things. FibroFacial girl talked about how that situation just adds that much more pressure to those of us … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
This week's inspiration came from a reader's blog. Kimberly's blog is full of inspiration; however, her most recent post really touched off on something that I've been facing over and over again - dealing with life when things don't go as planned. Are you ever so tired, depressed, achy, and … [Read more...]
