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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Lauren Ferzoca

Last Updated: February 12, 2014

Today's interview is with Lauren Ferzoco, a 29 year old Fibro Warrior from Nashville, TN.When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed last year.What lead up to your diagnosis ?I started having symptoms in 2009, shortly after I started working in the NICU at the Children's Hospital. I ended up getting … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Lizz Schumer

Last Updated: February 5, 2014

Lizz is a 25 year old writer and journalist from Buffalo NY,  that I met via Twitter.  (Have you noticed a trend lately, there are a lot of awesome spoonies on twitter). She shares her life on her blog, The Keystroke Inkwell. When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed last May, I was 25 … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Julie Unfiltered

Last Updated: January 29, 2014

This week's Fibro Warrior interview is with Julie. Julie is a sweet woman who I've connected with on Twitter. Twitter is just full of helpful Spoonies. She also blogs about her life as a mom with chronic illness on her blog, Julie Unfiltered. After talking with her a good bit there I wanted to get … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Chris Dean aka PixieCD

Last Updated: January 22, 2014

  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...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Dawn S

Last Updated: January 8, 2014

Dawn of RunningWith.org Fibro Warrior Wednesday is back after a short break for the holidays. This week I'm interviewing Dawn of RunningWith.org . We've connected on Twitter and G+ lately and I find her to be rather inspiring, I hope you will as well. She was diagnosed in late 2007 at the age … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Leslie

Last Updated: December 18, 2013

This week's Fibro Warrior interview is with Leslie. Leslie blogs at the appropriately named JustAnotherFBomb. After sharing a post or two of hers in my Sunday Inspiration series, I decided that you guys needed to get to know her better and asked her to share her story here. After you read through … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Chronic Meg

Last Updated: December 11, 2013

Megan is a sweet lady that I connected with in multiple ways before I realized, hey wait that's the same girl! So, now we are friends on Facebook, G+ and Twitter, cuz that's the way we role. I also started following her blog and got to know her a bit better there, and I definitely suggest that you … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Shelley

Last Updated: December 4, 2013

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...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Rosemary Lee

Last Updated: November 27, 2013

Rosemary lives in Las Vegas, NV. She has Fibro but she tries to focus on the positive and find a little humor in everything. I found Rosemary through her blog, Seeking Equilibrium, and found that we had much in common. I really identify with her and I think that you will as well. Check out her … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Jen Miller

Last Updated: November 20, 2013

Jen is a stay at home mom of four, living in West Michigan. She also has Fibromyalgia and shares her story via her blog, Beyond Yesterday. When were you diagnosed? How old were you at the time?  I was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 35. But I have had pain since I was a child. What … [Read more...]

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About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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