How I Travel With a Chronic Illness"Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate." – J.R.R. Tolkien Living in a body with a chronic illness is a challenge. My spirit...reactionscomments
The Overflowing Cup: Childhood Trauma and Mental HealthRecently, I tried a new form of therapy: hypnotherapy. After 5 and a half years of counseling, I decided that while it was incredibly helpful, I also needed another form...reactions3comments
Reflecting on the People We Would Never Meet OtherwiseIt's a beautiful thing to meet someone who makes you forget your troubles. - author unknown I have always strived to see the good in every situation. I will admit...reactionscomments
Finding My CallingI have always known I was meant to help others. It feels like an intense need to share my light and bring calm or happiness. But I can't hold someone...reactions2comments
My Accidental Rare Disease Diagnosis (Part 2)This is the second article in a 2-part series. Be sure to check out Part 1: New Symptoms, New Fears: The Beginning of My Rare Disease Diagnosis. After my 2...reactionscomments
New Symptoms, New Fears: The Beginning of My Rare Disease Diagnosis (Part 1)In July 2015, I had my little boy. He was 8 pounds and 10 ounces of pure perfection. He was my third baby, and a surprise one at that. My...reactionscomments
A Journey to My Authentic SelfI have always strived to see the silver linings or the good in every situation. My immune deficiency diagnosis of hyper IgE syndrome came from a near-death experience. I was...reactionscomments
