I recently decided that part of #GiveThemJamie in my business would be to share with other small business owners who also live with a chronic illness about how I manage my business, Jamie’s Notebook, as a “spoonie.” The basic tips at first glance are painfully obvious, but I hope that my specific examples for each … Read More
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When you are so done…but God isn’t (AKA happy 40th birthday to me)
Today at 4:16 a.m., I turn 40 years old. That feels weird for me to type. I don’t think 40 is old, in fact I have never even thought of my parents as old. But when I was growing up, the general medical consensus was that most kids with my level of Spina Bifida wouldn’t … Read More
Guest Post: Jayshica’s story of looking to the positives through chronic illness
Note from Jamie: My friend Jayshica wrote this blog months ago and I didn’t get it added because of my own battles with chronic illness and just, life. I believe everything happens for a reason and while I am frustrated with myself for not getting this posted sooner, I believe her story must need to … Read More
Guest Post: The anniversary of when everything changed-life with fibromyalgia (Living with chronic illness series)
Note from Jamie: It’s been a while since I’ve had a guest post in my Living with Chronic Illness series and I’m delighted that my friend Melissa is sharing her story about life with fibromyalgia. Also, check out Melissa’s blog When I Obey Here’s her story: The anniversary of when everything changed (life with fibromyalgia) … Read More