Hope in Plot Twists
I’m married!! Our wedding was an amazing rainy day and we left and spent the following week in beautiful Northern California, ending in San Francisco before taking the red eye back home the following...
View ArticleWill Essential Oils Cure IBD?
No, they won’t. There is not a cure for IBD. They do, however, smell amazing and have some pretty cool benefits that could improve your attitude and maybe ease some physical symptoms, and perhaps much...
View ArticleHope Warrior -Kristen Boehmer
It’s a new Hope Warrior Wednesday! I’m so happy I get to share a little bit of Kristen’s story and how she copes with having a chronic illness. She’s a busy gal, but was able to answer a few questions....
View Article30 Days of Gratitude Challenge
I’ve been utterly exhausted and so frustrated about the amount of negativity and attacking I’ve seen on social media lately. I’ve been lurking in the background swiping through posts upon posts of...
View ArticleThe Health Activist Writer’s Month: Day 3
Quotation Inspiration. Find a quote that inspires you (either negatively or positively) and free write about it for 15 minutes. “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings...
View ArticleGratitude Challenge: Day 3-Fill Up My Cup
I would be a liar if I said I didn’t stress easily. I get stressed quickly when things are not in order or if life feels out of my control. Just a few hours ago I felt my blood pressure rise because I...
View ArticleHealth Activist Writer’s Month Challenge- Day 14
Oh boy. Please keep in mind that this is a rant and ramble and if you’re easily offended, just skip this entry. Diving right into it, the atmosphere on social media, Twitter in particular, has totally...
View ArticleGratitude
My husband and I are taking off for Thanksgiving weekend and exploring the Upper Peninsula. Our car is loaded up with snacks, snowpants and blankets. The dog is curled up next to me in the passenger...
View ArticleHow to Enjoy Your Wedding Day When You Have A Chronic Illness
I’ve received a lot of requests for this post over the last year, and figured our first anniversary would be a good time to answer those questions. Here are my top 5 tips for enjoying your wedding day...
View ArticleHope Warrior-Callie
I would tell myself that although I now have a chronic disease, it does not change the person underneath all the pain. She is still there. She will cower in a corner for a while, but she will...
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