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2012/01/19 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Books, Chronic Illness, Communication, Community, Coping, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Networking, Resources, Social Support, Stress Mgmt No comments

In the Celebrations edition of the MLWT enewsletter, I introduced a new column “Community Sharing.” I will be announcing three topics that come into my email inbox on a regular basis and I am a......

How do I see my Illness?

2011/12/21 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chronic Illness, Creativity, Fibromyalgia, Health, Holidays & Socials, Internet, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Pain management, Personal Stories, Scleroderma, Self-Care, Social Support, Stress Mgmt, Vancouver No comments

I missed the deadline for the PFAM this month, but Leslie has graciously allowed us to submit late and here is mine. I offer both in-person and online Discovery Sessions that focus on wellness –......

And the band played on…with you being your own best conductor

2011/10/07 Behaviors and Patterns, Chronic Illness, Lupus, Oregon, Self-Care, Stress Mgmt, Washington One comment

As you already know, I co-lead Oregon Living Well With Chronic Conditions workshops here in the Portland area (although, they are statewide both in Oregon and Washington under the same name – fo......

Elevator Speech

2011/08/12 Chronic Illness, Coping, Social Support, Stress Mgmt One comment

For many of us living with chronic health challenges, we spend a lot of time in elevators. On good days, we try the stairs. That time spent in elevators, however, can reflect our lives ......

There’s No Shame in Social Security Disability Benefits~ Meet our new MLWT Guest Cheryl Coon

2011/06/06 Chronic Illness, Community, Coping, Disability, Guest Blogger, Lupus, Oregon, Portland Metro, Problem-focused, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

There’s a popular and ugly misconception that folks who have been found disabled under a Social Security disability benefits program are: (a) elderly (b) undeserving (c) disabled for life; and/......

Sowing our days, one plant at a time

2011/04/11 Chronic Illness, Coping, Lupus, Nutrition and Gardening, Oregon, Self-Care, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

I am a gardener. Not a master gardener, by any means, but a gardener nonetheless. Every spring (most often determined by the calendar than the weather these days), I get busy prepping for the......

National Women’s History Month 2011

2011/03/06 Chronic Illness, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Self-Care, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

When I put together my latest piece for The Lupus Magazine this month, I completely spaced the fact that March is the month for celebrating women. I was focused on the fact that it was my birth......

Holding onto the little things to fuel our tomorrows

2010/12/27 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Coping, Holidays & Socials, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Personal Stories, Social Support, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

As I begin to close my 2010 and prepare for a new one, I look back over the tumultuous last three months with a heavy heart. In fact, I went through pictures from holiday seasons past this year......

Becoming a Tree Hugger

2010/06/11 Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, Chronic Illness, Fibromyalgia, Friends, Guest Blogger, Lupus, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Stress Mgmt, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

Last month, I went on a hike through Tryon State Park with my new friend, MLWT Guest Blogger and Acupuncturist, Becca Seitz . Despite my constant and intense headaches weeks prior, I felt th......

Happy World Laughter Day May 2nd!

2010/05/01 Chronic Illness, Community, Coping, Creativity, Guest Blogger, Health, Humor, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

Personally, I’ve been under a lot of stress lately and getting a chance to relieve some of that pressure with a good chuckle sounds like a pretty good idea. I have been trying to take up on of......

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