Chronic Illness / Disability

According to a new study, childhood psychological stress can literally get under one’s skin and lead to chronic disease later in life. Researchers at the University of British Columbia ... Read More

I recently stumbled across a new blog called Infinite Daze where the author poignantly writes about her daily struggles with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).  In a recent ... Read More

I’ve written a few times about the experience of having multiple sclerosis. Truth be told—as a woman older than 50—when getting together with friends in my age range, we’ve ... Read More

Are you ill with some chronic condition but refuse to acknowledge it? Do you attempt to maintain all semblance of normalcy despite the obvious physical and emotional toll the chronic illness ... Read More

People who suffer a traumatic event that results in an orthopedic injury may be at an increased risk for post-traumatic stress symptoms. According to a recent article, anywhere from 20 ... Read More

1 out of 2 people in the U.S. has a chronic illness and in 96% of these cases, the chronic illness is invisible. This means the illness is not readily apparent to others because the person ... Read More

For many couples, the decision to have a child is a no-brainer. After a year or two of married life, they decide they’re ready to transition from newlyweds to parents. If they’re ... Read More

I was flipping through a parenting magazine the other day while waiting for my daughter to finish speech therapy when the term “goodness of fit” caught my eye. I remember this term ... Read More

When children or teens are singled out and mistreated during their early years, it’s not uncommon for the psychological fallout to last well into adulthood. If parents are aware of the ... Read More

The Restoring Balance series is designed to inspire and equip you with the very best tools, techniques, and tips for communicating your way back into balance. This is the second article ... Read More

Cancer. HIV. Diabetes. Heart Disease.  Just a few of the words no one wants to hear from their doctor. You may have had nagging symptoms for months and come prepared for difficult news. ... Read More

Before you got sick, was there a better balance of power in your relationship? Did you feel more like an equal to your partner? Did you have greater confidence? Before you got sick are ... Read More