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The Cost of Fun: Living with Chronic Illness and Limited Energy
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...
Genevieve Hawtree
Aug 5, 20253 min read


The Lie Behind Bootstrap Cures: Why Curing Chronic Illness Isn’t Just a Matter of Willpower
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...
Genevieve Hawtree
Jun 9, 20256 min read


Finding Joy (Even When You're Still Sick)
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.
Genevieve Hawtree
Jun 8, 20253 min read


The Problem with Chronic: Waking up Sick. Every day.
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...
Genevieve Hawtree
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Chronic Teach - Living Sick
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.
Genevieve Hawtree
May 25, 20252 min read






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