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September 12, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Illness Advocate Touches My Heart

Illness Advocate Touches My Heart

Lisa shares about a new illness advocate that you should know about Awhile back I was browsing some of the videos on YouTube for those who live with chronic illness and this young woman, Kelly Fricke stood out. I started … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hope, Invisible Illnesses, Person w/ Illness, What's New?

July 2, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Am I Crazy to Consider Homeschooling My Son?

Am I Crazy to Consider Homeschooling My Son?

I'm 32 and have had multiple sclerosis for 3 years. My son is 9 and has ADHD and is really struggling in school. I've been considering homeschooling him and I think I could do it, but all of my friends and family I've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Help! Q/A, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, What's New?

February 13, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Chronic Illness and Marriage: Thoughts From an Ill Husband

Chronic Illness and Marriage: Thoughts From an Ill Husband

Most of the articles you see online show what marriage is like from the perspective of an ill wife. Karlton Douglas, our devotional writer, would like to share with you what he believes has helped his marriage survive. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Marriage, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, What's New?

June 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 26 Comments

“You Are Too Young to Be That Sick!”

“You Are Too Young to Be That Sick!”

 "You are too young to be that ill! Oh, you are too young to be dealing with that kind of pain." Why do simple, even well-intentioned words hurt so much? By Lisa Copen At the age of twenty-four, a thousand miles away from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Coping Skills, Depression, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Invisible Illnesses, Misunderstood, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, What's New?

May 22, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

How to Handle Hurt Feelings In Health Social Networks

How to Handle Hurt Feelings In Health Social Networks

Health social networks can be a tremendous support for the chronically ill, but they can also be a source of many hurt feelings. How do we prevent this? By Lisa Copen The Internet has provided us with a support community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Founder's Blog, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Loneliness, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, What's New?, Worry

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