This week marked a big milestone for me in my journey of spiritual and emotional recovery. With the blessing of a community at Celebrate Recovery, I proudly received my 18 month “chip” celebrating the recovery from my personal “hurts, habits, and hangups.” It had me...
This article includes ways to moderate energy expenditure while preparing food, low energy meals I love, and little “life hacks” I use as a single-person household with chronic illness. I've talked a bit about getting rid of shame and keeping a solution-based mindset when eating...
There is a verse that says "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 Recently I was struggling, and in my futile efforts to control my life,...
Using a cane and wheelchair have, at times, both been elements of my success in living with POTS, hypermobility, and chronic fatigue syndrome. My thoughts and perspectives have changed over the years, so let’s chat about the pros, cons, and my experience! ...
Did you know that eating food is good for you? I know, it’s shocking! But when it comes to WHAT we eat, HOW we eat, how MUCH we eat, and how OFTEN we eat, there’s eight billion different opinions on what healthy eating actually is. As someone...
One of the most constant battles in my life is that of accepting my limits. More than any external voice, it’s the internal drive - to accomplish stuff I want to do, be involved with things that matter to me, and be social with people...
There are several great ways to set yourself up for success, and each person will have their own rhythm for how they most safely navigate the roads. A comprehensive look at symptoms, symptom triggers, and the effectiveness of prevention tools is critical to the discussion...
Years ago, I thought there was a 0% chance I’d ever re-enter the workforce - I had a hard enough time keeping myself fed and watered, and being responsible for tasks at a workplace was out of reach. Thankfully, getting treatment and sticking to a...
It has been 8 months (update: 2+ years) since graduating from the Mayo Clinic Pain Rehab Program, and I continue to be substantially recovered from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). I never would have imagined that my health could make...
“You should exercise more.” A brutal statement. One I had tried to fulfill on my own, and time and time again, had failed. It was a frustrating piece of advice from my doctor, and felt so out of reach as I navigated my bouquet of...