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/
Life with Chronic Illness: Your Kids Can Help
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 …
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I’m Still Alive
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 …
#RAHacks: Tips for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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.
Feeling Guilt When You Have Children and RA
Sitting in my bedroom with the lights off and door closed, I hear movement from one of my two children. “Please don’t come in. Please don’t come in.” I hate this thought of mine, but it’s real. It comes from the pain brought on by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and/or the fatigue that RA just can’t ever …
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Setting Intentions and Letting Them Blossom
Strength! Control! Flexibility! Comfort! Health! Months ago, I put these words on the board above my desk. They are the intentions I have set for my body. Intentions are powerful. However, there's no need for them to consume a lot of your time. Just set them with a whole heart and life seems to grant …
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How to Approach RA with a Positive Attitude
Amazing conversation on staying positive with rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks Lene. https://www.facebook.com/cateepoo88/videos/1807943715937304/
