How Has My Marriage Survived Fibromyalgia?
I logged onto Facebook this morning, feeling estranged and isolated from my Fibro family. This weekend absorbed all of me in physical pain and emotional…
The Fibromyalgia Life Cycle
Fibromyalgia has come a long way since I was diagnosed in 2006. The FDA approved Lyrica a year later and overnight it went from “being…
The Fibromyalgia Crusade
I am launching THE FIBROMYALGIA CRUSADE! I am a Fibromyalgia patient, not a doctor, scientist, researcher, or Ph.D. I am a real woman living a…
I Am Sick Of Apologizing – Fibromyalgia
I am sick of apologizing for being me. I am sick of apologizing for being sick and not as productive or efficient or clear-headed as…
Working Retail With Fibromyalgia
I graduated from college with a B.A. in Art, Interior Design. I was good at it and liked it well enough but how I chose…
I Am So Sorry I Have Fibromyalgia
I frequently find myself either bitterly acting out or saying this to those around me. Apologizing to those whose lives are affected by my illness,…
The Color Purple – Fibromyalgia
As most of us are well acquainted, the color of our support ribbon is purple. Purple is a traditional color of royalty, the color of…
All These Positive Fibro Experiences – Fibromyalgia
As I have been opening my mouth more and more about Fibromyalgia, The Crusade, awareness, and the general passion of my life to anyone and…
Your Mindful Guide to Surviving The Holiday Season With a Chronic Illness
It’s early December and that means we’re about to crash straight into the holiday season. As the shortest days of the year approach, many of…
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working & What You Need to Know About the Power of Personalized Nutrition
After a gluttonous Christmas one year, my husband and I looked at ourselves and decided we had to go on a diet. Things had been…