The other day, I was in the pool kicking on my back and sculling with my hands on my side, which is all my body can...
Blog Articles
Medically Complex? Tips to Prepare for an Emergency or Planned Hospitalization
I live with two incurable conditions that have led to many experiences in the hospital. Along the way, I have learned...
My Unexpected Solution for Peace of Mind
I love the moments in life that can be so peaceful, rewarding, interesting, and, at times, so unexpected. But, when...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...
The Importance of Pride Year-Round: LGBTQ+ Pain Patients On Forming Communities and Speaking out
Although LGBTQ+ Pride Month is usually celebrated in June, it’s important year-round to acknowledge the unique...
Turning Your Pain Into Purpose
We all face adversity at some point(s) in our lives. For many of us, the first thing we do is feel awful. That’s...
The Waiting Game: Unsettling booking delays
I am almost 73 years old and live with multiple medical complexities. When you discover measures are available to...
Lost and Found
In 2006, two years after being diagnosed with a condition I had actually been born with called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome,...
Treatment Options for Veterans with Neurological Disorders and Chronic Pain
We owe great gratitude to our veterans who have selflessly served our country. Unfortunately, many brave men and women...
The Mentally and Emotionally Rattling Aging Process
Are you part of the older population like me? Do you find it harder to move forward when life throws another...
Accepting and Adapting to a Chronic Medical Condition
I’m a 75-year-old senior citizen. I’ve experienced a life filled with the joys and sorrows typical of those of us...
Regaining Confidence After a Cardiac Event
Life has a wonderful way of rapidly changing from appearing to be running smoothly to suddenly feeling out of control....