by Guest Blogger | Sep 26, 2018 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Education/Parenting, Self Help, Uncategorized
This post and image are graciously contributed by Ilse de Cock. Find more of Ilse’s writing about life with lupus in Dutch and English at LupusLeven.com My illness, lupus, can attack at any moment, in any organ, in every severity for the rest of my life....
by Morgan Isabella Shaw | Sep 19, 2018 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Self Help, Uncategorized
When you are chronically ill, searching for a job can feel impossible. Among other issues, it can be hard to know if and when to disclose your disability. I know. My name is Morgan and I suffer from multiple chronic illnesses. Though I’m back in school now,...
by Mette de Fine Licht | Sep 12, 2018 | Chronic/Serious Illness
My bf Nina is visiting me. I just got back from chemo. It’s Sunday. It’s raining. We’re both 17 years old. We’re drinking tea. Nina is telling me about her life: About boys and high school and parties. I’m listening, swallowing every word. I don’t have much to tell....
by Amber Blackburn | Sep 5, 2018 | Chronic/Serious Illness, Inspiration
Giving up? Or giving in? I think it’s safe to say that most haven’t put much thought into the meaning or impact of these two similar statements. That is, unless you are staring adversity in the face. For anyone who has ever gotten a piece of life-altering news,...
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