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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7