The 5 Good Things, Having Fibromyalgia Gave Me

1. An understanding that asking for help is okay While this may still be a bit of a work in progress, I am getting more confident in asking for help when I need it. This was such a foreign concept, to my past self, this was basically in no way an option for me. I’m…

FIBROMYALGIA – THE OTHER F WORD

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a chronic illness/disorder/disease (can be defined using all of these) that causes widespread debilitating pain, chronic fatigue, and difficulties with cognitive function coined by the term “Fibo Fog.” There are over 200 symptoms associated with the illness, including Widespread pain Stiffness Joint pain Fatigue Speech difficulty Light and hearing…

Song(s) of the Day (Week 2)

Why not. Everyone needs good music. February 8th through February 14th All the songs that spoke to me this week. Monday – Sleep Forever by Portugal. The Man Sleep forever is a song I first heard from an episode of my favorite tv show, Shameless. Tuesday Slowburn by Revelation Theory Slow burn is the song…

Breeder and I Can’t Change (Short Story)

I sit on my bed, expecting this to be my last time to ever do so. I study the space as if trying to remember every single minute detail. It’s an average-sized room, twin-sized bed, desk in the corner, my own painted canvases hanging on the wall. When I think of the space I think…

Song(s) Of The Day (Week 1)

This is the start of a daily update through music. Music is a vital part of my life. To date, it is my best coping mechanism and comes fully recommended by us. These are the songs that really spoke to me each day. February 1st through February 7th Monday – Unsteady by X Ambassadors & The…

Why is writing so important?

Does Every Story Truly Matter? Why Write At All? If the answer is no, some stories just don’t matter, then why write at all? You’ll hear people say that every story matters, all the time, but how much truth is in those words? I’m not exactly sure how to answer that question, because I hold…

Overwhelmed, or no longer motivated, by the new year already? Here are 5 tips to help you reach your goals

What are the secrets of keeping those new years resolutions or really any new goal? Personally, I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities for this new year. There is so much happening for us like buying and building a Clayton home, packing and moving from our apartment, starting spring semester of college, going on an…