Mental work can be physically strenuous.
Life With My Illness
I Hope You Won’t Give Up on Your Very Tired Friend
A little forgiveness is called for.
How I Figured Out the Right Diet for My Sensitive Gut
This is the Mother of All Elimination Diets.
Food Porn For Restricted Diets
Behold, the food of the gods (of inflammatory bowel disease).
The Healing Power of Paradox
Holding multiple truths is often key to healing.
Backpacking Part 6: The Mountaintop
I struggled on the climb, but my struggle enhanced my joy.
Backpacking Part 5: Into The Mountains
Backpacking with my illness, I felt both strong and frail.
Backpacking Part 4: The Monkeywrench
On the eve of my big backpacking trip, immunosuppression reared its ugly head.
Backpacking Part 3: The Enchanted Valley
After a year of prep, we went on our “warm-up” trip.
Backpacking Part 2: The Prep
By “The Prep,” I mean “The Dehydrating of My Special Food.”