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Chronically Writing - The Unexpected Turns
Life brings me a LOT of unexpected turns. Growing up, my parents hung out with various people, and they brought their friends to other...

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Jul 53 min read


Chronically Writing: The Initial Lessons
My chronic illness journey began long before I was born. The lesson started the year before I came into this world. On June 25, 1988, my...

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Jun 15 min read


Chronically Writing: The Hole
When I began group therapy in the winter of 2009-2010, I did not know anything about healing and wiring myself to be normal. I only knew...

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Jan 94 min read


Chronically Writing: The Surprises
Today was a strange day. It snowed enough that school was cancelled for Calvin. That is always the tough part. I am a 1 person show...

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Dec 5, 20244 min read


Chronically Writing: The Holidays
Ahh, the holidays. Everybody has an opinion on them. The idea is that it is the happiest time of the year. Everybody is with family,...

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Nov 29, 20246 min read


Chronically Writing: The Lonely Days
Ahh, those lonely days. The lonely days. When you need to do something and really need the help, but then realize that you have nobody to...

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Oct 14, 20243 min read


Chronically Writing: Going Out
Chronic illnesses are often invisible. Many people can look normal by talking and walking. For all you know, it's taking all of their...

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May 21, 20244 min read


Chronically Writing: Guilt
Today is just one of those days. It was not bad outside. The sun was out and the wind calmed down. Calvin wanted to go outside. My...

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Mar 22, 20242 min read


Chronically Writing: Truisms
Yes, it's a morbid topic. Yes, I know it is the holiday season and I should be cherry. But life is about learning. It's been said that...

saraelliemackenzie82
Nov 26, 20231 min read


Chronically Writing: Pacing
Yeah, About that. Chronic illness has a way to keep me from resting and running errands. The meme describes it best. I want to rest...

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Nov 15, 20233 min read


Chronically Writing: Feelings
Wow, yeah. This is a huge topic. Everyone with chronic illness feels differently. All of us have the same needs, feelings and experiences...

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Oct 29, 20233 min read


#BehindTheScenes 37 - Chronic Illness
Wow, when did October get to be halfway over now? It's another Thursday and we are #BehindTheScenes. Today, I am going to talk about...

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Oct 12, 20232 min read
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