Profile of An Overachieving Spoonie

Profile of An Overachieving Spoonie

My schedule is jam packed with work, assignments, writing, and homework. Occasionally, there's a hair appointment or an actual meal - you know, one where I'm not working or studying, but just eating and maybe conversing. But most of the time, it's all work and no play making this Jane a dull girl. I

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Overcoming Cleopatra: Becoming More Than The Queen of Denial

Overcoming Cleopatra: Becoming More Than The Queen of Denial

With apologizes to Yogi Berra, chronic illness is 90% mental, and the other half physical. There are countless studies linking the physical pain to mental pain, and visa-versa. We all have experienced that stress can increase pain levels and that laughter can be a pain reliever. Often, chronic illne

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