This week we are talking with Ashli Chantelau of Huntsville, AL. She is another Fibro Warrior that I met through Twitter. While she lives right here in my hometown, we've not officially met yet. Hopefully, we will remedy that soon now that the weather is warming up. Ashli was diagnosed in 1998 … [Read more...]
Extra Spoons and Inspiration
These posts contain little tips and inspiration to help you gain an "extra spoon" or two. Many with invisible illness call themselves "spoonies" in reference to The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino. The idea is that we equate our energy levels to spoons, when our energy levels are low, we need spoons. These posts are meant to help you increase your energy (whether mental or physical), and therefore your spoons.
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Laura Kelly-Pifer
Laura Kelly-Pifer is this week's Fibro Warrior. She is located in Northwest Pennsylvania. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about four years ago. However, she's been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) since 2005, just a few months before she turned 30. What lead up to your diagnosis … [Read more...]
What is a Spoonie?
What is a spoonie? A question that comes up pretty often on Twitter is "What is a Spoonie". We often used the hashtag #spoonie in our posts or refer to ourselves as Spoonies, and those who are new to the term don't understand why. What is the definition of a spoonie? And, where does that term … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Chris Dean aka PixieCD
Chris is an amazingly funny woman who shares her struggles with chronic illness on her blog, PixieCD.com. I found her via twitter and really wanted to share her with you. I know you will enjoy her liveliness and sense of humor as much as I do. She is a real inspiration to always keep … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Shelley
Shelley is a mom of two, who suffers from Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease. Shelley's blog, ChronicMom, shares her journey of being a mom with chronic illness. When were you diagnosed? How old were you at the time? I was diagnosed in 2011 when I was 27 year old. What lead up to your … [Read more...]
What is the Point of Suffering?
What is the point of all this suffering? Last month I read a really great book. It's a book that had a positive effect on me and I think it does most people who find it at the right time. If you find it at the wrong time you will likely disregard it as "new age hoopla". The book is … [Read more...]
Why Counting My Spoons?
I regularly get asked "Why Counting My Spoons"? What is that spoons thing? What the heck is all this spoon thing about? This post will answer those questions (and maybe more) Why Counting My Spoons? Before I was officially diagnosed I went to my first Fibro Support Group meeting and someone said … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Health Take Your Dreams
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade... or so they say. So many times I've watched my friends give up on their dreams for a variety of reasons, often it's because of their health. I was chatting with a new friend on Twitter the other day when this topic came up. Her … [Read more...]
The ONE Thing That Should Be on Your TODO List Daily
via Flickr"What do I need to do today to love myself?" I read this a while back and it struck me. So often we allow ourselves to get overwhelmed with all that we think we have to do. The dishes are piled up, the carpet hasn't been vacuumed in a month, perhaps you have kids that need your … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: It’s Not All About You
Each week I enjoy sharing some of the blogs that have really caught my attention and inspired me in some way or another." Everyone you meet on the street or are extremely close to is battling something you may have no idea about. Often times I find myself worrying why a friend or family … [Read more...]
