A Moment of Learning to Live (Visibly and Differently) with Less Shame
I was tired of saying goodbye to help and hello to societal expectations that give me unnecessary pain – so I stopped.
Tag: self confidence
What I Almost Named My Blog Five Years Ago
How did I end up with “Illness to Wellness”? Others believed in me – and now I do, too. The name I almost used doesn’t make sense anymore.
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5 of My Favorite TED Talks
I have a lot of favorite talks from cool and intelligent researchers, but these five have changed my life.
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Tips and Encouragement for New or Returning Exercisers of All Health Statuses
A lot of us have fitness-related goals for the new year. Here’s how to get started, keeping chronic health conditions in mind if you have them.
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How Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Going?
Goal making and keeping are difficult, but worthwhile, uses of your time. Here’s how.
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30 Unique Skills of People Who Live with Chronic Health Conditions
People often think of disabled people in terms of what they lack, but here are a few remarkable gifts that we have.
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24 Intangibles I Want to Give to Myself for My 24th Birthday
At this point in time, I have no material things I want or need for my birthday. In that case, what would I get if I could?
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Living with Chronic Illnesses and Working Toward Body Positivity
Having good body image is difficult enough without chronic illnesses that make your body a somewhat out-of-control skin to live in.
Illness to Wellness: A Journey 