Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 15
Day 15: What would you say to people newly diagnosed with this illness?
Shipwrecked: Finding Salvation in Humiliation
I think I might end up writing a post in response to each chapter I read of Jonathan Martin’s How to Survive a Shipwreck. The book is that thought-provoking and compelling. Here’s the latest passage to ponder.
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Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 14
Day 14: Give 5 things you are grateful for.
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Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 13
Day 13: Has your chronic illness had any effect on your mental health?
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Shipwrecked: Surviving a Shipwreck
I just finished reading the first chapter of a book given to me by my dear friend Sara, How to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan Martin. This last section of the chapter hit me like a ton of bricks, so I feel the need to share it with you. I think I’m going to end…
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Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 12
Day 12: Briefly explain to a healthy person what it is like to live with this illness. Celiac disease: Starvation. Well, that was easy. Endometriosis: I can sum this up best with a quote from actress Stephanie March.
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Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 11
Day 11: Why do you think you have this illness? Bad luck? A higher power? Other than the fact that I somehow inherited bad genes, if I lean in any direction, it’s the higher power direction. Can I get a witness?
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#iblogbecause
Why do I do this? I’m not a professional writer. I’m not even really an amateur writer. I haven’t taken an English class since high school (although that’s because I tested out of all three required college classes by scoring a 5 on the AP English Literature exam, so I’m not exactly a hack…) I’m…
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Chronic Illness Challenge: Day 10
Day 10: What little things make your life easier? Little things making my life easier? Like having a dishwasher? The existence of Amazon, since I buy everything online so I don’t have to leave my house? I’m not too sure any of these things are “little,” but these are the things that make my…
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Chronic Illness 30 Day Challenge: Day 9
Day 9: Have you ever tried any alternative therapies? If so, what? Did they work?
