Are there ever days when you feel like a fraud? Sometimes I do. I talk about thriving with Fibromyalgia, but there are days my illness
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5 Work-Arounds For Dealing With Fibro Fog
“You’re really foggy this morning, aren’t you?,” my husband asked as I stood in the middle of the kitchen trying to figure out what I
June Link-Up with Sheryl from A Chronic Voice
Time flies when you’re having fun! I must be having a lot of fun, because time sure has flown by this year. I can’t believe
Learning Acceptance When You Live With Fibromyalgia or Other Chronic Illness
I knew it wasn’t good when I woke up vibrating last Saturday…. Maybe you’re familiar with this sensation, maybe not….. It happens sometimes when I’m
Low Battery: How Do I Keep Energy Levels Steady With Fibromyalgia?
We were finally going to take our day trip to celebrate our anniversary. We had delayed by a couple of weeks, mainly due to my
Just Do One Thing: Tackling Big Projects When You Live With Chronic Pain
Ugh, I have to do something about this office. I absolutely cannot work in this mess! I had finally reached the end of my rope with
Should I Change My Fibromyalgia Care Plan? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
My hubby has been busy out in our garden for the last couple of weeks. He’s re-doing the area around our raised beds. When he
Interview April – Terri Sutula — There Is Always Hope
My wonderful friend Pamela at There Is Always Hope was kind enough to interview me this month for her Interview April series. I feel honored to
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[Fibro Hacks] 6 Tips To Make Gardening Easier
On Wednesday, I talked about the wellness benefits of gardening, and my friend V.J. at One Woman’s Quest reminded me of this post I wrote
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[Fibro Life] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Why I Share It All
Are there ever times when you’re happy to be wrong? I have to say, I had one of those times earlier this week. As I
In Case You Were Wondering Where I’ve Been….
Happy Wednesday everyone! I know it’s a little unusual for me to be doing a post that isn’t a Wellness Wednesday post, but I’ve been
Daffodils and Fibromyalgia: Lessons from Spring’s Early Bloomer
How are you feeling today? my husband asked. Well, I haven’t cried today, so that’s an improvement, right? It had been a rough several days. As
Prioritizing Self-Care “Projects”: 4 Questions To Ask Ourselves
My hubby and I went to a Home and Garden show yesterday. We were a little disappointed because it wasn’t exactly what we expected, but
Watercolor Lessons And Self-Care
“My painting lesson didn’t go very well” I said to my husband. Not too long ago, while browsing in our local bookstore, I came upon
What Do You Do When Chronic Illness Stops You In Your Tracks?
Do you ever feel that you take two steps forward and three steps back? I have to confess, it’s been one of those weeks for
My Trip To Cinn City: Finding Balance With Fibromyalgia
My hubby and I went to Cinn City this morning. No, not sin city, as in slot machines and shows, but Cinn City, a little piece of heaven
Is Your Chronic Illness Hiding A Problem? The Importance of Preventive Screenings
My hubby and I went for our skin cancer screenings on Thursday. The trip is a little over an hour each way, but since it’s
Learning To Thrive In Spite Of The Fibro “Storm”: My Top 3 Tips
We’re getting snow today….or maybe a mix of sleet, rain and snow…. We’re hearing three different things from three different news outlets. We definitely have
Measuring Progress With Fibromyalgia
Every year, at the end of the year, I sit down and spend a little time taking stock of the year I just finished. I
[Reblog] Keeping the Holidays Happy – Tips for Dealing With Difficult People
I originally wrote this last year, but thought I’d share it again. It’s the season of parties and family gatherings, and the time of year