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Katie Songer

Emotional Challenges

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I Hope You Won’t Give Up on Your Very Tired Friend

December 17, 2021

A little forgiveness is called for.

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Simple, Calming Practices You Can Do Anywhere

September 27, 2021

For balance in a harried job and world.

The Healing Power of Paradox

December 18, 2020

Holding multiple truths is often key to healing.

Katie wearing a nylon net over her thin hair, looking nearly bald, in a wig store--wigs are lined up on a shelf behind her.

When I Lost My Hair, My Invisible Illness Became Visible

February 24, 2020

In a way, I felt more authentic when I was bald.

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The Surprising Empowerment of Admitting I’m Frail

June 3, 2019

It was a revelation to start paying more attention to my body.

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The Best Gift Visitors Could Give Me In The Hospital: Quiet

July 30, 2016

Exhausted, I needed permission to be still.

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I Finally Let Go Of Shame About My Illness

June 20, 2016

Everyone’s imperfect; no one “deserves” to be sick.

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The Beautiful Surrender of Admitting I Needed Help

June 15, 2016

A health crisis forced me to let go of my independence.

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The Danger of Remission: It Can Lead To Denial

May 25, 2016

In remission, I forgot I had a disease and let my self-care slip.

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After Months on a Severely Restricted Diet, I Couldn’t Stand the Ways It Limited Me

February 28, 2015

Restricted diets are no picnic.

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