Chronic Illness Creates a Loss of Sense of Self
Chronic illness completely alters every facet of life. Loss of a sense of self is one of the lesser discussed psychological impacts of chronic illness....
The Power of Self-Acceptance & Potential for Growth When You Learn to Let Go
The potential for growth once you anchor yourself deep within your own bones; is inspiring. Growth blossoms from a place of self-acceptance. The first step in...
Why I Joined the Great Resignation & Left the American Workforce
I left the workforce with one minute notice at the start the Great Resignation of 2021. I left the American workforce with the intention...
The Interconnection of Invisible Illness
Invisible illnesses are all I know and have reshaped every fiber of my being. Many develop mental anguish after years of managing crippling chronic pain...
IVF Provided 3 Eggs + Broke My Trust in Humanity
There was only one thing that stayed constant & unwavering throughout my life | the deep desire to be a mom. I never dreamed of a...
Navigating Chronic Pain in America in the 21st Century
The onslaught of my chronic pain was sudden & unrelenting. Many develop mental anguish after years of managing crippling chronic pain, but I went reverse...
Boundaries are Essential for Self-Preservation
My family dynamic is complicated. When I was younger, I believed the façade of our picture-perfect life, but that was an illusion. As I heal...
The Power of Storytelling & How to Own Your Truth
Depression fully descended on my mind in 2016. The depths of my despair knew no bounds. For 3 years, reality was completely distorted. It was...
Life with Invisible Illness | Finding Purpose in the Pain
The most pivotal moments of my mental & physical illness have occurred on the 27th of various months over the years. I was also born...
