Note from Jamie: Welcome my friend Leslie, who is joining the chronic illness series to talk about being both a cancer survivor and a widow. Her husband died at age 52. My Personal Experiences as a Cancer Survivor and Widow My name is Leslie. May 10, 2016 marks the fourth anniversary of my husband’s sudden … Read More
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
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
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
