It’s a family tradition to attend the annual Lego exhibition — well, my husband and kids go; I usually stay home because a trip to the city puts enormous pressure on my immune system. On the day of the 2015 Lego show I was in the throes of post-diagnosis depression. I found it soul-destroying to …
I can’t play as much as I used to. My body doesn’t cooperate. My mind is not always cooperative either! But watching my kids play is one of the greatest joys of my life. My Facebook status update from today says: Highlight of the morning for the kids: finding a dead fish. 😳😂 What a …
Are chronic illness and lifestyle always linked? This infographic explains how illnesses can be caused by a variety of factors, not just diet and exercise.
Myth: If you don't look disabled, you're not disabled. This infographic advocates for invisible illness awareness, explaining how disability can be hidden.
In this series we talk to Christians with invisible illness (physical, mental and/or developmental) who often feel like outsiders at church.
I’m in the middle of a flare. I really struggle on days like this. I’m sure you know how it feels! Most of the time my symptoms are under control – I carefully pace my activity; I rest regularly; I do what my doctors have instructed in order to manage my chronic condition. But sometimes …
A lighthearted but honest look at life after diagnosis with chronic fatigue syndrome, from the perspective of a parent of small children.