I'm honored to be a part of the 4th annual RA blog week. Today's prompt is: Mindfulness – What does mindfulness mean to you and how can it help as we live with our autoimmune condition? About 10 years ago, I learned about a Mindfulness course offered through the Myrna Brind Center at Thomas Jefferson Hospital... Continue Reading →
I'm proud to be participating in RA Blog week for the 4th year! It's always an honor to be included. Today's blog prompt is: Tips – How do you stay fit, cope with stress, relax, or capitalize on a great day. Tell us your secrets for the best life possible......But I'm opting out and doing... Continue Reading →
I am proud to participate in the 4th annual RA Blog Week. Thanks to Rick Phillips for organizing this event every year. Day 1 Prompt: The Medicine – Patients with autoimmune disease often are not treated well by Doctors and Pharmacists when we ask for or receive prescription pain medicine. What has been your experience? Share... Continue Reading →
In addition to my autoimmune arthritis and other chronic illnesses, I've written about my skin issues. Right before my diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome, I was diagnosed with a benign skin disease called DSAP (disseminated superficial actinic porokerotosis). I basically get these little circles on my skin. They get hard and sometimes flake. Over time, they... Continue Reading →
I love summer. I didn't have the best summer, but regardless, I always hate seeing it come to an end. Today is also Labor Day. A day in which we, in the United States, honoring contribution and achievements of American workers. I am still able to work with my chronic illnesses. It's far from easy.... Continue Reading →
I wrote earlier this week about starting my 27th year in the field of education. I'm a speech therapist. You wouldn't think a speech therapist would be on her feet lot, but I work in schools and what do schools have?? LONG hallways and multiple flights of stairs. I also work a part time job... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow marks my 27th year in a classroom. I've had many different roles over the years. My current role is as an speech-language pathologist in a public school system. I love what I do. Every job has it's positive and negative aspects. I love my helping my students become effective communicators, but I despise the... Continue Reading →
I'm exhausted. Utterly exhausted. I shouldn't be. I'm not working. I'm on vacation for two weeks, but I have no energy. My body aches. My bones are tired. I feel 80 years old. I don't like it. This was going to be my summer of getting stuff done. I was going to write my... Continue Reading →
I've been neglecting my blog this past month to focus on a book I was writing. I had previously written 4-5 drafts before finally settling in a banging out a complete draft that I didn't hate this summer. I sent it to an editor and just uploaded my book to be published. It's been a... Continue Reading →
Every year, WegoHealth has their annual Health Awards. There are various categories that honor Patient Advocates/Leaders who are active on various social media platforms. I'm so touched and honored to say that I have been nominated. This year, people were kind enough to nominate me in two categories. Click on the badges to vote for... Continue Reading →
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