Life as a young adult with chronic illness can be lonely. Physical and mental limitations lead to lost friendships. Preparing for a career when you don’t know what your body can handle is overwhelming. #PenToPaper notes help young adults move from isolation to community by sending cards and...
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today.” (Hebrews 3:13) Even though we may not be able to visit in person because of chronic illness, there are many easy ways to offer a virtual smile, a nugget of hope, and to bless others right where we are. Some in our community...
Those impacted by chronic illness are all too familiar with isolation, loneliness, and feeling forgotten about. Chronic grief ebbs and flows, but over time we can begin to live well in the midst of chronic pain, chronic loss, and chronic suffering. We are wired for community, so how do we...
The teen and young adult years are filled with change. Chronic illness complicates all of it - independence, education, employment, social activities, dating, and relationships with family and friends. But it can also cultivate both strength and resilience as we learn to navigate pain,...
Thrive in life with chronic illness. - 2020 and Beyond As we enter this new decade and a new season at Chronic Joy®, we knew that God was prompting us to clarify our mission statement: Thrive in a life with chronic illness. But what does it mean to thrive, especially when chronic illness is a...
