If I can’t show up in person, I can in other ways.
Life With My Illness
Backpacking Part 1: The Dream
A year after my hospitalization, I fulfilled a dream and returned to the wilderness.
When I Lost My Hair, My Invisible Illness Became Visible
In a way, I felt more authentic when I was bald.
What It’s Like To Be On Remicade
This drug, though imperfect, has given me my life back.
There’s Tired and there’s TIRED—The Two Kinds of Fatigue With Chronic Illness
I can push through one…but the other demands rest.
The Surprising Empowerment of Admitting I’m Frail
It was a revelation to start paying more attention to my body.
Invisible Illness: A Journal Entry
After my health crisis, I wanted to share more of my illness journey with my friends.
The Beautiful Surrender of Admitting I Needed Help
A health crisis forced me to let go of my independence.
Honoring My Grief Helped It Finally Begin to Heal
My shame over my grief had been getting in the way of healing.
The Ridiculous Bureaucracy of Enrolling in New Health Insurance
It requires grit, endurance, and possibly a temper tantrum.