This past week was special: my 30th wedding anniversary  and my birthday . For most people, that’s pure fun-a nice dinner, maybe a little...

When you’re chronically ill, those good days feel wonderful in the moment. Maybe you feel well enough to go out, get some things done around the house you’ve been putting off, or hang out with friends. And for a moment, it feels like things are getting back to normal-that finally, you’re becoming you again. And in that moment, you start making plans. You don’t mean to-but you do. Then you wake up the next day. You realize the dream of a normal life is a lie.

After more than five years of living with chronic illness - including chronic migraines, neurological symptoms, fatigue, and widespread pain - I’ve seen my fair share of doctors and medical professionals. Here are some things I have learned....

I was scrolling today and came across one of those posts - the kind that insists all chronic illness is curable if you just do the right...

But when it comes to chronic illness—especially the invisible kind—the narrative changes. Joy becomes suspicious. Rest becomes laziness. Smiling becomes proof that you must be fine. But we deserve those moments too. We are sick. And still human. And still allowed to feel joy.

Living with chronic illness and no clear diagnosis is isolating. If you’re sick, searching, and feeling invisible—you’re not alone.

Imagine This... You wake up in the morning feeling hot… then cold… then hot again. Your brain is fuzzy. Your head aches. Your whole body...

A personal story about the early stages of chronic illness—navigating invisible symptoms, medical doubt, and the haunting question: What kind of sick are you? This post explores the confusion, self-doubt, and search for answers when you don’t yet have a diagnosis.

I am sitting in the dark, talking to a computer, telling it my story - trying to make sense of what is happening to me. My brain is...

If you’re living with chronic illness, I hope you find some truth, comfort, or connection here. And if you’re a caregiver, a loved one, or someone trying to understand—thank you for being here too.