I live with two incurable conditions that have led to many experiences in the hospital. Along the way, I have learned...
Blog Articles
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...
Why I Can’t Give Up
By Ellen Lenox Smith I have never felt the world around me so out of control. Along with this, I also face aging, two...
Let’s Become Better, Not Bitter
By Ellen Lenox Smith Driving through town the other day, we came across a sign that read: “Become Better, Not Bitter.”...
Where is Our Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Umbrella of Help and Compassion?
by Ellen Lenox Smith My husband recently received a diagnosis called Atypical Parkinsons. As we learned about this...
My WandaVision Vacation
image via Disney+ By Nathaniel Watson Note: This article has been republished with permission from the author. You can...
How Expressive Writing Helped Me Confront My Pain
By Millie Quiñones-Dunlap Expressive writing has been a game-changer in my life; it allowed me to explore both the...
My Doctor Does Not Speak My Language
By Malcolm Herman and Mayan Herman LCSW At the best of times, there are frequent breakdowns in communication between...
Finding the Light in Darkness: My History with Chronic Pain and Advocacy
By Ellen Lenox Smith Each one of us has challenges we must learn to cope with throughout our lives. But no matter what...
Cannabis Legalization and Reparations: A Beginning
by Stu Smith Any objective review of early American history paints a rather bleak picture of the African American...
Can We Be Kinder After the Pandemic?
By Ellen Lenox Smith After waiting months to have life open up again and be able to be with people, I am starting to...