I am 36 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year, but I've had the severe symptoms for about 3 years. My husband has been supportive, but my parents don't believe I really have this illness and if I do I should just take … [Read more...]
I am 19 years old & there is so much that I want to do…
...yet having a chronic illness is crushing me. I was once a very active individual, loved exercising & hanging out with my friends & I was planning on a lot at this time in my life. I finally found a job opening & I can’t … [Read more...]
Survey Shows Few Pastors Know How to Help Mentally Ill
How well do our pastors cope with church members who are dealing with mental health challenges? A survey of 1,031 United Methodist pastors in Indiana and Virginia was done in 2000. We know the study is not recent, but very … [Read more...]
Beyond My Smile
Look at me. I look normal As far as your eyes can see But hidden beyond my smile Chronic illness brings me to my knees I go about my everyday With a prayer upon my heart And pray for everything I do That this brain … [Read more...]
5 Pick Me Ups To Relieve Some Pain
We all need fresh "pick me ups" now and then to cope with chronic pain in a new way. It may not take the pain away, but distraction can be a wonderful thing. If you are feeling down and out because of the daily chronic pain … [Read more...]
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