Join me as a fellow traveler on this journey
Every year, I tell myself I’m going to keep Thanksgiving simple. Then I start thinking about the menu, who’s coming, what needs cleaning, and whether we have enough chairs. Before I know it, I’m worried about Christmas, and nobody has even peeled a potato. I love Thanksgiving. I love hearing people talk over each other... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed that people living with chronic illness tend to talk about their pain? A lot? I have. And I'm including myself in that observation. Sometimes I wonder if people see me coming and think, "Here comes another episode of As the Body Turns." I can laugh about it, but underneath the humor... Continue Reading →
I would like to speak to whoever is in charge of the healing department. I have a few concerns about the timeline. When life knocks us down, I think most of us begin making plans for getting back up. We picture the appointments, the physical therapy, the rest, and then that wonderful day when we... Continue Reading →
Because starting over doesn't mean you've failed. Have you ever wished life came with a reset button? Not necessarily to erase everything that has happened, but just to give yourself a fresh start. A chance to do something differently, make a new choice, or perhaps take a completely different road. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Of... Continue Reading →
For a long time, I thought accepting something meant I had to be okay with it. If I accepted someone’s behavior, was I saying it was acceptable? If I accepted the changes in my body, was I giving up on getting stronger? If I accepted a painful situation, did that mean I had to stop... Continue Reading →
When people hear the word cruise, they probably picture endless buffets, beautiful sunsets, amazing ports, and someone magically folding their towel into an elephant. And yes, there was plenty of that. But when you travel with a disability or chronic illness, cruising comes with a few extra passengers you definitely didn't invite. I recently took... Continue Reading →
