This Childfree Woman Ain’t Broken So Stop Pitying Me
As a childfree woman, not by choice, I’ve experienced pity and sympathy when sharing my story. And while I get that many can’t fathom my experience, I don’t get how it makes me pitiful. Instead, there’s this expectation that I should feel broken and empty. Or that...
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5 Simple Hacks for Managing Chronic Fatigue That You Must Try
Managing chronic fatigue in a busy world is nearly impossible. This is especially true when you're managing a chronic illness. However, despite the challenges that chronic fatigue brings, there are things you can do to manage your time and get things done. Primarily...
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The Truth About Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Helpful Info You Must Know
Getting a proper endometriosis diagnosis can be challenging. It took eighteen years and a severe health complication before receiving my official diagnosis. However, I didn’t understand the diagnostic process. And I didn’t understand how to advocate for myself...
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How A Growth Mindset Makes You More Powerful
Cultivating a growth mindset is a powerful thing. And, it’s a necessary tool if you have an invisible illness. There are so many ups and downs that come with managing a chronic condition, impacting every area of your life. Physical, mental, emotional, social,...
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Mood Stabilizers A Simplified Explanation About What They Are
Mood stabilizers are the breakthrough I didn't realize I needed. After a lifetime of undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder II, I was surprised to discover a wealth of options for bipolar patients seeking medication management. So, when I received my diagnosis,...
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This Childfree Woman Ain’t Broken So Stop Pitying Me
As a childfree woman, not by choice, I’ve experienced pity and sympathy when sharing my story. And while I get that many can’t fathom my experience, I don’t get how it makes me pitiful. Instead, there’s this expectation that I should feel broken and empty. Or that...
Childfree Guilt Is An Agonizing Battle To Overcome
Childfree guilt is a challenging burden to live under. At least that has been my experience. Often it appears that there’s no place for me within the childless/childfree community because it feels like I didn't grieve the same as others. I swiftly moved past grief...
Choosing Childlessness An Insider Perspective On the Forgotten Side of Infertility
Choosing childlessness after infertility was both challenging and easy. I felt peace yet, at the same time, anxiety. There was confidence in my decision as well as uncertainty. And perhaps the biggest whammy was the unrelenting guilt. Like I'd let everyone down. That...
Childless During The Holidays 15 Rituals You Need to Try
Being childless during the holidays used to be an awkward and uncomfortable time of the year for me. I used to feel as though I didn’t have a right to celebrate because I didn’t have kids and the holidays are all about kids. And while it can definitely feel this way...
Health
Revealing How To Start Your Fitness Journey With Chronic Illness
Starting your fitness journey with chronic illness isn't easy but your body will thank you once you do. While physical activity is often recommended as a preventative measure, researchers discovered that regular exercise is an effective treatment for 26 chronic...
5 Simple Hacks for Managing Chronic Fatigue That You Must Try
Managing chronic fatigue in a busy world is nearly impossible. This is especially true when you're managing a chronic illness. However, despite the challenges that chronic fatigue brings, there are things you can do to manage your time and get things done. Primarily...
Interesting Perimenopause Symptoms I’ve Noticed and How I’m Dealing with Them
I’m experiencing perimenopause symptoms, and my body is slowly changing into something foreign. Since my ovary removal surgery, I’ve noticed a slow and steady progression towards perimenopause. As my body enters this new phase, I’m attempting to accept these changes...
Revealing How to Talk About Period Pain with Doctor What You Need to Say
Learning how to talk to your doctor about period pain is essential. It's crucial because no one takes period pain seriously. At least, that's been my experience. I struggled with painful periods for most of my life, and no one believed I was experiencing the pain I...
Endometriosis
Healthy Living with Endometriosis How to Improve Your Quality of Life
Healthy living with endometriosis is not impossible. But it does require some work. The primary goal is to manage chronic pain and decrease inflammation. Luckily you can make fundamental changes to your daily routine and accomplish a better quality of life. Learning...
10 Informative Endometriosis Facts You Need to Know for Increased Awareness
How much do you know about endometriosis? Unfortunately, when it comes to endometriosis facts, you probably know very little, if anything at all. But since endometriosis affects one in ten women of reproductive age, it's vital to learn more about this misunderstood...
The Truth About Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Helpful Info You Must Know
Getting a proper endometriosis diagnosis can be challenging. It took eighteen years and a severe health complication before receiving my official diagnosis. However, I didn’t understand the diagnostic process. And I didn’t understand how to advocate for myself...
A Simplified Definition of Endometriosis and Its Impact On My Life
What in the world is endometriosis? Perhaps this is a question that’s running through your brain. And the answer is simple yet complex because endometriosis affects everyone differently. That’s why the best way for me to define what endometriosis is will be to share...
Mental Health
7 Simple Coping Strategies to Manage ADHD and Bipolar Disorder You Need to Try
Living with a dual diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder is challenging. It's hard to differentiate between symptoms and even harder to manage them. Fortunately, there are seven simple coping strategies you can use to help you manage ADHD and bipolar disorder...
6 Steps to Overcome Toxic Body Image and Achieve Confidence
Toxic body image is surging within today’s social media culture and influence. And I’m sure you’ve struggled with your body image and appearance as a direct result of an advertisement or influencer. I’ve openly shared before how I battled negative body image and body...
ADHD Medication Stigma Is Making You Scared to Take Your Meds Here’s Why
ADHD medication stigma kept me in denial for years about my condition. Despite suspecting that I had ADHD, I continued to live under the false narrative that I was just a lazy, undependable person that wasn’t smart and could not be someone of significant value. I’m...
Powerful iOS 15 Features for ADHD You Must Use
Each fascinating iOS 15 feature has allowed me to gain control over my ADHD symptoms. Specifically, my lack of focus, procrastination, and productivity presented the most problems when moving this past August. I struggled to find the motivation necessary to get back...
Personal Growth
4 Startling Ways You’re Gaslighting Yourself And How To Stop
Gaslighting yourself when you have an invisible illness is a real thing. Emotional and psychological manipulation by your doctor contributes to self-gaslighting. For example, your doctor constantly invalidates your pain. Or insinuates you're exaggerating your illness....
2021 Personal Goals To Change The World
Personal goals and the start of a new year go together like peanut butter and jelly. Undoubtedly something is inspiring about the start of something fresh. A new beginning and the promise and hope that a new year brings. It’s common to focus on the typical new year’s...
Prepping for 2021 How To Get Your Mind Right for the New Year
You haven't started prepping for 2021 yet? What are you waiting for? Setting aside time before the new year to set goals and organize your life allows you to grab life by the horns. Not to mention that 2020 was one heck of a year. So, I'm beyond positive that...
How A Growth Mindset Makes You More Powerful
Cultivating a growth mindset is a powerful thing. And, it’s a necessary tool if you have an invisible illness. There are so many ups and downs that come with managing a chronic condition, impacting every area of your life. Physical, mental, emotional, social,...
Wellness
How to Fade A Laparotomy Scar Naturally and Feel Confident
Healing my laparotomy scar has been a journey. I have a hypertrophic scar that requires more work and time to fade. But, I’ve made significant progress, and two years post-surgery, my scar’s appearance has drastically improved. And the reason I believe I was able to...
7 Simple Minimalist Habits Every Invisible Illness Warrior Must Try
Minimalist habits are popular right now, especially in the invisible illness community. Mainly because they offer a simple way of living that decreases the stress and anxiety of daily life. Which is needed for those of us managing an invisible illness. Complications...
The Colorful Lumma Disc And Why You Should Give It A Try
The lumma disc is a revolutionary product that encourages you to rethink how you view menstruation. The brands’ unique and refreshing approach to reusable menstrual discs has shaken the disc market. It’s a colorful and fun option that’s beginner-friendly. Aside from...
The Battle of Menstrual Discs Versus Cups Which Is Better?
Menstrual discs versus cups which product is best for you? This can be a tough choice. And quite honestly it's been difficult for me to choose which product I prefer. But after using both menstrual cups and discs I've realized there are advantages and disadvantages of...
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