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Finding Beauty in Life With A Chronic Illness

Finding Beauty in Life With A Chronic Illness

Sheryl from A Chronic Voice, as well as sharing her own stories and lessons with chronic illness.  Sheryl is an excellent support to other bloggers and writers living with illness and chronic pain.  One such way is through monthly link-up parties whereby bloggers and writers share their stories through given prompts.  As it's February and generally considered the month of love, I thought I would use this month's prompts to discern ways we can find beauty and love life  despite the significant cost that chronic illness has on our existence.  Adjusting Adjusting: Verb. Alter or move (something) slightly to achieve the desired fit, appearance or result The first step to rebuilding life in...

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Embracing The Warrior Inside

What does it mean to be a warrior? What images evoke when you think of the word warrior?  Warrior (noun)1. a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.2. a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness For many, when we think of a warrior, an image of a soldier may come to mind.  A brave man or woman, in uniform going to war on a battleground far away.  Or those courageous men and women working on the front...

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7 ways to cope during a flare

7 Ways to Cope During A Flare

Medical Definition of Flare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Often referred to as a flare-up, a flare occurs when symptoms of a disease that has been present for a time suddenly worsen. A flare is a transient worsening of a disease or condition that eventually subsides or lessens. One of the most frustrating and stressful aspects of living with a chronic illness is the unpredictability. The never knowing how you are going to feel or any given day.  Never...

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Being A Prisoner To Chronic Illness

Being a Prisoner to Chronic Illness

Being A Prisoner to Illness Loneliness. Isolation. Solitude.  Three words that I would describe life with a neurological disorder. Excluding words, of course, associated with the symptoms that accompany said condition. You become a prisoner to chronic illness; a prisoner in your own body. Not fitting in Having experienced symptoms from a young age, I have always felt like I've never fitted in anywhere. Like Belle, from 'Beauty and the Beast' I have always felt that others think of...

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Product Review: Quell Wearable Pain Relief Technology

I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network.  Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own, and I was in no way influenced by the company.  Rewind to the end of the last month, and some of you may remember the blog post I published regarding my personal struggles with chronic pain; how living with constant pain has begun pass for attempting to survive catastrophic...

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