There are the ups and downs of living with Chronic Illness. Each day is unpredictable. Our first and most important goal is to get better! Start with small goals such as “Today I am going to have a shower” Starting small is important so you are not ‘setting yourself up…

I was admitted into the hospital on the evening of Tuesday the 15th of September, by ambulance for Pneumonia. I was appalled by the way I was treated by the paramedics as well as the nurses once I was admitted. It was a terrifying event for me as I have…

People who are resilient have the ability to face trauma by looking at how the problem can be resolved instead of giving up. Resilience is doing your best to make the most of your situation, and having the strength to ask for help when needed. Dr Yanek conducted a study…

Circle of Courage: Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van Bockern.

Independence: Autonomy, Confidence, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Leadership, Inner control, Self discipline

The definition of Independence according to the Oxford Dictionary describes Independence as “the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. …

Belonging: Attachment, loving, friendship, intimacy, cooperation, trust

Belonging means acceptance, creating a sense of belonging starts with accepting yourself, your illness and everything that comes along with living with chronic illness.

Having a sense of belonging improves your motivation, health and happiness. Your mind and body are connected. Happy mind…

“Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.”- Theodore Rosevelt

Before I suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I would walk everywhere, in any type of weather. I was very fit, and had all the energy in the world despite living…

I remember being a teenager and having a scrapbook for my ‘dream’ wedding. I had my type of wedding dress picked, who I thought would be my bridesmaids, the flowers and cake to whom I picked as my groom (back then I loved Pirates of the Carribean, so it was…

Creating a sense of belonging living with Hepatitis

Being diagnosed with Hepatitis is life changing and takes courage to “keep going”. Hepatitis is a Chronic Illness, and being diagnosed is just the beginning. It can feel isolating, as well as mentally draining. Questions will be running through your head. Questions…