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...

How To Heal Post-Endometriosis Surgery And Feel Your Best

On a scale of one to ten, how terrified are you to undergo endometriosis surgery? Having endometriosis surgery for the first time is intimidating because you don’t know what to expect. I know I was a jumble of nerves and worried that I wouldn’t achieve any relief or...

How To Manage Common Bipolar Relapse Triggers During the Holidays and Achieve Balance

Managing bipolar during the holidays is a struggle. And several common traditions, such as seasonal changes, routine disruptions, stress and anxiety, and holiday celebrations, are considered bipolar relapse triggers. They are my top triggers and make the holidays a...

6 Natural Solutions for Endometriosis Pain Relief

Endometriosis pain is no joke. I remember when my pain was at its worst and how debilitating it was. And since no one understood my pain, I was left to struggle alone. This led me to find natural solutions for endometriosis pain relief that could help me get some of...

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...

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...

Mental Health

How To Manage Common Bipolar Relapse Triggers During the Holidays and Achieve Balance

Managing bipolar during the holidays is a struggle. And several common...

Powerful iOS 15 Features for ADHD You Must Use

Each fascinating iOS 15 feature has allowed me to gain control over my ADHD...

5 Outstanding ADHD Productivity Tools That Rock

Let's be honest. ADHD productivity tools can be a hit or miss. When they're...
Powerful iOS 15 Features for ADHD You Must Use

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...

5 Outstanding ADHD Productivity Tools That Rock

5 Outstanding ADHD Productivity Tools That Rock

Let's be honest. ADHD productivity tools can be a hit or miss. When they're good, you're on fire, productive, and efficient. Yet when the novelty wears off, unproductivity quickly settles in. And, as a member of the ADHD club, I've struggled with this exact...

Prepare for Your First Therapy Session And Conquer Your Fear

Prepare for Your First Therapy Session And Conquer Your Fear

For newcomers preparing for your first therapy session can be a little confusing. Typically the confusion is caused by not understanding how to prepare and schedule your appointment. And, the overwhelm of doing so may cause you to put off therapy. Before you give up,...

Body Neutrality: A Realistic Approach to Healthy Body Image

Body Neutrality: A Realistic Approach to Healthy Body Image

I stumbled upon body neutrality last year and found the idea intriguing and refreshing. Considering I was never completely sold on body positivity. It's not that I find the body positive movement inherently wrong or anything. But, for me, it was toxic. Living with an...

Disordered Eating Behaviors I Struggle With

Disordered Eating Behaviors I Struggle With

I've silently struggled with disordered eating behaviors since I was a teenager. My ongoing issues with body dysmorphia and undiagnosed endometriosis created a pretty toxic relationship with food. Struggling with food intolerances that triggered IBS-like symptoms....

Focus & Productivity Habits for the Hopelessly Distracted

Focus & Productivity Habits for the Hopelessly Distracted

Focus. In addition to more time, unlimited funds in the bank, and the energy to do it, all focus is probably high on your gotta have it list. Ok, so maybe not yours but definitely mine. Since I discovered I had adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), I’ve...

Coping with Infertility During the Holidays

Infertility and the Holidays. I don’t have to explain how painful and embarrassing infertility is. It is estimated that approximately 10-15% of couples in the United States are affected by infertility. While in and of itself infertility is a complicated issue that leads to a mixture of emotions, financial decisions, and medical responsibilities. It is […]