In my previous blog, I talked about what those who have chronic illness wish our family and friends understood around the holidays. While it’s important for family and friends to understand, those of us who live with chronic illness must take responsibility for ourselves as much as humanly possible. When I asked for what … Read More
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What chronically ill people wish family and friends understood around the holidays
Living with a chronic illness, no matter the diagnosis, can be especially complicated during the holidays. Exposure to germs, weird foods, lack of rest, and lots of social pressure can really take its toll. I’ve lived my entire life with a disability so my family is used to me having “special needs.” I had gastric … Read More
Living with Alzheimer’s – a Caregiver Story (Living with Chronic Illness series)
A note from Jamie: This blog is part of the new series “Living with a Chronic Illness.” Brittney blogs over at Razorback Britt and I’m honored she’s sharing her story here today. Living with Alzheimer’s- a Caregiver Story By Brittney Lee My dad has Alzheimer’s. He has been diagnosed for a long time, but … Read More
Living with a Chronic Illness: a new series
Life with a chronic illness is strange. It’s even stranger when you have more than one illness fighting for control within your body. Throughout my life, I’ve noticed how important it is for people going through similar struggles to be there for each other, to support each other. We support each other emotionally and … Read More