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December 6, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

The Raging Sea – Poem

The Raging Sea – Poem

A wave, crashing against the shore Shaking me from my reverie I was lost in my thoughts once again Lost within the confines of my pain An infinite jumble of emotional fears and doubts I struggled to make some sense Of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Depression, Overwhelmed, Poems, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain

November 16, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Avoiding Holiday Feuds When You Are Ill

Avoiding Holiday Feuds When You Are Ill

When the holidays approach our expectations rise, hoping that this will be the year that we remember everything as perfect. But when you live with a chronic condition it can feel like the odds are even less in your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Fear, Holidays, Hurt Feelings, Misunderstood, What's New?

October 21, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

YOU Hurt My Feelings! When Illness Causes Strife In Your Relationship

YOU Hurt My Feelings! When Illness Causes Strife In Your Relationship

By Lisa Copen Have you felt a great divide in a relationship that could compare with the parting of the Red Sea? In the midst of trying to redefine who we are with chronic illness, we often encounter a torrent of remarks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Church Leader, Founder's Blog, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Marriage, Misunderstood, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Relationships, What's New?

October 3, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Forgiveness Is Healthy For Body and Soul

Forgiveness Is Healthy For Body and Soul

Yes, our feeling will get hurt, and yes, we will likely be "wronged" in this lifetime. It's all part of human interactions, and we are all imperfect. It can be hard to let it go sometimes, but that's just what we ought to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Faith Illness Research, Health News, Hurt Feelings, Statistics

August 27, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

Living with An Illness That is Invisible: Getting Past Misconceptions

Living with An Illness That is Invisible: Getting Past Misconceptions

Living with an illness that few people can visible see can cause assumptions and frustrations among our relationships. How can we change this? "You look so good! You can't be as bad as you say. You look perfectly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Hurt Feelings, Invisible Illnesses, Misunderstood, Person w/ Illness Tagged With: #featuredpost, Disability, Fibromyalgia, invisible illness, Pain, Support group

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