Living with chronic illness has taught me that time is finite and moments are precious. So after working a job that didn’t bring me joy for a year and a half, I realized something needed to change. In this post, I share lessons I learned during my time as a receptionist and explain why I […]
When Your Diagnosis Isn’t About You Anymore (And Why It’s a Good Thing)
Celebrating my five-year ulcerative colitis diagnosis this year, I had an epiphany. I realized that my diagnosis isn’t about me anymore. I’d started out sharing my story to find community and emotional healing, and now I share my story to help others. If you find yourself in a similar boat, keep reading to see why […]
Accepting Your Chronic Illness Isn’t a One-Time Thing
Happy September everyone! This month is very special to me because it’s my five-year ulcerative colitis diagnosis anniversary! In honor of this, I’m doing a five-part series of the five most significant lessons this chronic illness has taught me. Today’s topic is about why accepting your chronic illness is not a one-time thing. Accepting Your […]