I admit I have a stubborn side and this side of me doesn’t like to be told what to do. This is a personality trait handed down by mother and it allows me to strive for independence. However, after living with fibromyalgia for a few years now, I have come to understand even more of the importance of this stubborn side. Fibromyalgia takes away […]
The Best 12 Fibromyalgia Gifts Of Christmas
I have never done a gift guide before, but I have some ideas that I know I would love. On your fibromyalgia journey you may find items that truly help on those not so good days. These are some items that I would either like to try or have tried and can’t live without. So, […]
The Emotional And Physical Toll Of Raising A Child With Mental Illness
Staring down at my beautiful new son I am filled with love, so much love. I practically imagine his whole life in front of me. How wonderful his life is going to be and how happy we all will be together. I’m not sure if everyone feels this way when they first see their newborn […]
College Student With Fibromyalgia? Here Is How To Stay Organized.
At the age of thirty-nine I decided to go back to college and finish my degree that I had started over 20 years prior. If I thought college was hard at eighteen, I had no idea what was in store for me. At this time, I was married with three kids and a full-time job. […]
How I Let A Pandemic & Fibromyalgia Break Me
It has been awhile since I sat down to write. Life has been overwhelming, wouldn’t you agree? I’ve been contemplating my place in the world and what I want that place to look like. I’ve shed most of my responsibilities and stayed away from social media, so you might be wondering why now am I […]
Suffering From Fibromyalgia Or Fighting It: The Choice Is Yours
Having Fibromyalgia is like a roller coaster ride. Most days I just don’t know how I am going to feel. I try to have a positive mindset and I find it helps when I’m around others with a positive mindset as well. However, I realized that not everyone wants to hear or see positivity right […]