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Living with DAILY Frustration

I have been going back and forth in my mind…I have this burning propensity to educate. I mean, yes, I went to school to teach, and yes, I will be home-schooling Jacob, but I want to educate people…on chronic illness. On invisible illness. Individuals, churches, organizations, etc. But I don’t know how to get started. Doug and I were... [Read more of this review]

Even a Good Cry Can Lead to Hope

Sometimes things come crashing down emotionally. I didn’t realize what an emotional toll being so ill in the hospital with a double kidney infection (on top of my chronic illness) had until yesterday. I didn’t let myself feel it in the midst of the crisis. I guess I was in survival mode. Literally. But yesterday gave me a chance to reflect on it.... [Read more of this review]

Invisible Illness: Type 1 Diabetes

If you just snapped a quick picture, you wouldn’t see it.  Not unless you were looking for the small signs, like my insulin pump.  Or my spotted fingertips. Type 1 diabetes isn’t something you can see on me.  It’s not an illness that, at this point in my life, comes with any constant external symptoms.  I am fortunate enough to... [Read more of this review]

Laurie Edwards Reflects on Invisible Illness

Laurie Edwards, author of Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties is a gifted writer. Her blog posts are both friendly, but also written with a professional tone that makes me feel as though my blog posts are the ramblings of a thirteen-year-old’s diary. She didn’t disappoint this week, taking time... [Read more of this review]

How to Give an Ill Friend Love, Understanding, and Support

I have lost many friends since developing Fibromyalgia. I don’t know why they have chosen to abandon me in my time of need, because they did not tell me. I can only assume it was because being a friend to a chronically ill person is difficult. But it doesn’t have to be! I don’t ask for much; just your love, understanding, and support. It’s ok... [Read more of this review]

Job Interviews and Illness Disclosure

Two chronic issues for people with chronic illness who are  job interviewing  are: disclosure and employment gaps. In this post, I’ll discuss disclosure.   I’ll cover employment gaps next time. Disclosure centers on 3 big questions: Should I say it? What  should I say? What is the right time? Recently while discussing what he’d say in... [Read more of this review]

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Articles

Will You Receive Disability Benefits If You have an “Open and Shut” Case?

Most people who file for Social Security disability benefits are in for a fight, even if it seems to them that they have an “open and shut” case. It’s important for those filing for SSD/SSI to realize that there is no medical condition in and of itself that qualifies one for disability (though there are certain conditions that may qualify for... [Read more of this review]

Can Those with an Invisible Illness Park in the Blue Spots Without Others Seeing Red?

“Do you know the fine for using someone else’s handicapped parking permit is $300?” “That parking spot is saved for the disabled! You should be ashamed of yourself!” Nearly everyone with an invisible illness has been told, “You don’t look disabled to me!” One of my friends replied, “Well, you don’t... [Read more of this review]

54 Ways You Say You Respond to “You look so good!”

“You look so good!”  Over 1200 of you took our survey last year (you can still take it here if you want) and you shared how you respond to this compliment that pulls at the heartstrings. Sometimes you just have to respond… a smile doesn’t say all that you want to say, but one of the temptations is to use sarcasm in our response. Most... [Read more of this review]

Study Surprisingly Shows that Chronic Illness is a Taboo Subject

It seems like every where we turn someone is giving us advice on how to treat or cure our illness, what doctor to see, what new potion to drink, or what pill to swallow. Evercare recently did a study on health advice, however, and as someone with a chronic illness you may be surprised to hear the results! [October 11, 2007 08:40:42 PM PST THURSDAY,... [Read more of this review]

You Know You Have a Chronic Illness When…

Let’s face it. . . chronic illness can have its humorous moments if we look for them. Feel free to add yours below in the comments. We’d love to giggle along with you! You bawled when the television show ER went off the air because it was the only TV show where you actually felt like you understood all the technology talk. When you hear... [Read more of this review]

What Awareness Colors Mean for Health

Wondering what awareness bracelet colors are for what health problem? Illness awareness bracelet wristbands are available in nearly every color and in silicone, rubber, and plastic. If you’re interested in supporting your specific’s illness cause, do a search on the internet or check with your local health organization. AIDS - Red Allergy... [Read more of this review]

When Your Spouse Doesn’t Believe You are Ill

The doctor couldn’t find anything wrong with her, despite her complaints about pain and extreme fatigue. He left the room and her husband came back a few minutes later. Hi, Honey,” she replied to her spouse, as she carefully reached out for his hand. But he didn’t reach out to take her outstretched hand; he just let it sit there empty... [Read more of this review]

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