When CreakyJoints shared this bingo card, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with this current COVID19 crisis and in pain from a current flare. As I completed the card, my spirits lifted. I was taking better care of myself than I thought! Yay me! Then I posted it on Facebook and Joe Coe of CreakyJoints …
RA Growth Mindset (AKA Superpower)
Do you have people in your lives who get knocked down by their chronic illness or life in general and then use that experience as if it were a superpower? I've been fortunate to have many role models who do just that. They share the ugly of living with a chronic illness and then POOF! …
Homeschooling During COVID-19
For those who have followed me for some time, you know that I originally blogged about rheumatoid arthritis and my family's journey with homeschooling. My son was homeschooled K-12 and my daughter K-9. Since both kiddos have turned out to be pretty amazing human beings and do not appear to be traumatized by our homeschooling …
Listening to Your Body When Working Full-time is Not a Solo Job
For years, I have posted time and again the mantra, "Listen to your body. It knows best." I believe this wholeheartedly. Our bodies are amazingly smart and when we listen, they are constantly talking to us. They let us know when we have stressed ourselves out, overdone life, or just need to stop...now! Up until …
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Parenting with a Chronic Illness
I am curious, as a parent with a chronic illness, which phase of parenting was the most difficult for you and why? Infancy? Toddlers? Childhood? Teens? Young Adults? Being an empty-nester? Please leave your thoughts in the comments. I appreciate your feedback.
4 Reasons I Now Share My RA
Sharing my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with others was not a choice I consciously made. Due to symptoms that came on strong and fast during my early days, plus a noticeable limp, concealing it wasn't an option. Explaining what was happening to my body was not a decision I purposely made and was never easy. It …
RA Community: RD Blog Week
Community – Our community is often hard on each other, even going as far as accusing others of not having RA when they can physically do more than others. How can we educate our own community on RA and how it affects each one of us differently. Personally, I am thrilled that this topic was chosen …
Staying Positive with RA: RA Blog Week
Positive – How do you stay positive with RD and what happens when you are not? Often I say, "I am naturally a positive person." Perhaps that is true, but in reality, I work hard at staying positive. I believe we have a choice in life. We can see the good or we can see the …
Fulfilling My RA Bucket List
When you are first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, it is pretty normal to be self-absorbed. How will this affect ME? How will I survive? Why aren't family and friends helping ME more? However, with time and patience, you realize that you need a community of friends who understand exactly what you are going through. You …
