Asking for help takes courage, especially when living with a chronic illness. When my whole family found ourselves struggling during the last 3 years, I researched extensively, joined online forums contacted

Let’s be honest, you and I both know that living with a chronic illness while trying to maintain healthy relationships is a challenge. Sometimes super challenging. You may feel misunderstood, you may not

Being chronically ill comes with a lot of negative bullshit. Regardless of what you’re sick with – you reap awful side effects and symptoms of whatever you’re diagnosed with. Aside from everything you

Four words can make your life stop. Not in the way you want. My life will stop: With white scratchy sheets and the burning sensation in your nose from way to much bleach, my life will begin: My vitals

Not exactly new ground to tread I grant you, but here are a few common misconceptions on life with chronic illness I’d like to clear up if I may. (Side note: this is based solely on my own experience.)

• It’s nobody’s fault. It is genetic. It just happened. • Do not be too proud or stubborn to ask for help. You need it. • Brush your teeth and wash your face (even just with a baby wipe) everyday if you’re

It’s not your fault, chronic illness chose you, you didn’t choose it. SMILE. Enjoy the good days when you have them, you know the ones, where you Sometimes Make It Look Easy. Stop feeling guilty for being

This is tough, I mean it really is. It’s easy to fall into self-loathing and then into guilt because you know “it could always be worse.” Why is that everyone’s favourite thing to say? It’s not helpful,