Gone are the times when the only consequence of a day out was the possible dent in my bank balance and the hangover I was likely to get from some…

Chronic illness isn’t a topic that seems to heavily feature in television shows and movies. At least, that was what I thought before I started research for this article. It…

It happens to all of us. You run into an acquaintance in the drug store, or a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while calls you. You greet each…

I was a physically active person in high school.  I was a two-sport varsity athlete playing baseball and golf and a two-time MVP golfer for my high school. I loved…

When you’re chronically ill, it’s often hard to keep up with hobbies that you once were able to do. Thankfully, one of my hobbies I’ve been able to keep up…

Living with a chronic illness can be tough. One of the hardest things is keeping up with your home. Simplifying cleaning chores while living with a chronic illness can be…

Capricious By Capricious Lestrange That’s what they call me, but it was never my mind that changed all the time; left my aspirations rotting on the vine. It’s easy to…

I’ve had chronic pain for six years now, and I can honestly say that it has changed me. In some ways for the better – I’ve learnt new skills, I’ve…

Pain from muscle tension is something most people have experienced. Muscles and surrounding connective tissues can be strained and sprained through sports or other activities. You may suddenly find yourself…

Trigger warning: suicidal ideation The Beginning It was August of 2015.  I had just had my third baby three months prior.  We were preparing to send our son to kindergarten,…