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As I began to trace back the beginnings of my struggle with my weight, I have come to the conclusion that I was a fat fetus. Weighing in at almost 10 pounds upon my butt first entry into the world, I have no proof of ever being a “normal” size since. I even found a faded photograph myself at 2 y
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Help Raise money for Lupus and go meet Lady GaGa... what can be better! Win 2 Tickets to see Lady Gaga Live in Concert at the Nassau Coliseum. Plus get a private picture taken with you and Lady Gaga!! This is a great fundraiser being run by the Lupus Alliance of America - Long Island/ Queens a
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Please send prayers, love and spoons to her by posting here. We will keep you updated as we know more. Get well soon! -Christine 2/4 - Stephanie is now home. She is feeling a bit better and will post here when she can.
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My "Waiting Bag"- Since I unfortunately spend alot of time in doctors' waiting rooms, I quickly learned to make the most of this seemingly wasted time. I learned this skill from my over achiever mother, who used every moment as a chance to get something done. Since I became sick at a young age,
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I know they mean well. I mean, it may not seem that way at the time to them. I may roll my eyes, dramatically sigh and wince at the friendly “suggestions” that innocent friends and family members offer up to me at random intervals of my life. I am learning as the years go by to smile and let the
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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is important to remember that nothing worth having comes easily. Sometimes it's the things that we fight the hardest for that mean the most in the end. " The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but
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The title is ominous, I know. But for so many of us that suffer from chronic illnesses, it’s an all too true reality. I must preface this by saying that not all people who suffer with a chronic illness experience this. However, the subtleties of it grow as time passes and one is confronted w
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Please take a moment and vote for Christine and butyoudontlooksick.com for a "Shorty Award" in health. It takes 1 minute to tweet your vote and it would mean so much to Christine and to bring awareness. The Shorty Awards honor the best people and organizations on Twitter and social media. Nomination
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Laughter is the best medicine. Top Ten Worst Comments Commonly Made To Someone Who's HIV+: 1) "Well, you know, it's not the death sentence it once was." Really?! That sure is good to hear, 'cause I thought I was a goner! *wipes brow* 2) "Have you Googled it? There's lots of good information o
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Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness...
Sometimes you just gotta have a sense of humor! The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic...
I have an invisible illness. To look at me you would see a short, fat, middle-aged grandmother. Sometimes I walk with a...
Before I even get started with this article, let me state for the record, that for those who have been approved for shor...
Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
