by Chronic Joy® | Sep 29, 2016 | Chronic illness, Depression, Mental Illness
I have a secret. It’s kind of surprising, considering the things I write about, but it’s there nonetheless. My physical health issues aren’t secrets. I’ve written about them so much, talked about them, posted on my social networks, even co-led...
by Chronic Joy® | Sep 26, 2016 | Chronic illness, Depression, Mental Illness
Weak and frail, illness stole a third of my body weight from my already small frame. Rainbow colored bruises all in different stages of healing tattooed my arms and legs, leaving the telltale signs of the IVs used to keep me hydrated, fed, and in as minimal pain as...
by Chronic Joy® | Sep 22, 2016 | Mental Illness, Story
A few weeks ago, I was in the den learning how to build a blog. My husband walked in and sadly dropped into a chair. This particular day was after I learned I needed chemo again and a few days before my first treatment. My husband had been in a funk and I wasn’t sure...
by Chronic Joy® | Sep 16, 2016 | Chronic illness, Story
The story of my illness is one that is on-going and contains many victories large and small, as well as many devastating losses. I was officially diagnosed with Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) in December, 2013. I say officially because like many who...
by Chronic Joy® | Sep 12, 2016 | Gift of Hope, Pamela Piquette
In January 2016, my friend Cindee and I began the most extraordinary journey, gifted with a vision too large to believe, yet who would willingly doubt the Creator of the universe? Our hearts were broken for the millions, yes, millions of people with chronic illness,...
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