Living a grateful life with rheumatoid arthritis
Mindfulness for me is strengthened through my time outdoors. Nature, even within my own neighborhood, reminds me to stop and enjoy all that life has to offer. "After walking daily for so many years, I often feel like mornings are my support. When I head out, I feel wrapped in a big nature hug. Afterward, …
Continue reading #RDBlog Week: How a Simple Walk Can Benefit My RA
Disclaimer: Self-care is kind of my thing. I don't know if it is because I am an introvert and require lots of down time or it is part of my reflective personality. Either way, self-care is something that I strive to include in every single day. When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) became part …
In 2015, I had extreme pain in my hips. It was the kind of pain that keeps me awake at night, makes me cry, and causes me to lose focus on anything but the pain. Since my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been pretty much under control for some time, I kept thinking it would eventually …
Thanks to Rick Phillips of RADiabetes for reminding us how important it is to keep searching for things that make us happy and fulfilled outside of our chronic illnesses. Also, be sure to check out RDBlog Week September 24-28 hosted by Rick. https://www.facebook.com/cateepoo88/videos/286171915568856/
Raising a family while living with a chronic condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can take a toll on your energy and pain levels. Trying to do it all — care for children, grocery shop, cook, and clean — is most likely more than you alone can accomplish. So why not have your children help around the …
Continue reading Life with Chronic Illness: Your Kids Can Help
This is a guest post written by my friend Karen McNaught. Ouch I’m Alive Or why I sometimes overdo it on purpose When you're sick, you're sick, right? Disabled means you're disabled. Not just yesterday or tomorrow, but all the time. Not so with RA. RA is good days and terrible days. I’m talking days when …
My inspirational friend Molly joined me on FB LIVE to share a few of her favorite #RAHacks. I hope some of these resonate with you. Don't forget, we learn from each other, so please don't be shy about sharing ways you make life with RA easier.
