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...