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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fibromyalgia is the Greatest Fake Illness Is fibromyalgia is a real medical disease or illness? There are many who classify fibromyalgia as nothing more than a collection of complaints. The illness has been labeled as hypochondriacal and neurotic. Suffers are told nothing is wrong with them, “It’s all in their head.” As someone who has…