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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 –......

Newest MLWT Guest Writer, Eric Suarez, CPT offers support for our fibro community

2011/10/25 Chronic Illness, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, MLWT, Oregon, Pain management, Resources, Self-Care, Sports & Fitness, Washington No comments

I would like to introduce a new MLWT Guest writer, Eric Suarez, who is a fitness trainer and author of a new book focusing on living healthy with fibromyalgia. As I have been working on buildin......

New Directions for MLWT

2011/09/20 Chronic Illness, MLWT, Oregon, Social Support, Washington No comments

When this MLWT network began, my role was to act as a collector of stories. Building on the research I conducted on lupus peer-led support groups here in Oregon, I continued to interview,......

Disability: The Chronic Illness version of the Fork in the Road

2011/09/19 Chronic Illness, Disability resources, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Local Resources, Oregon, Washington One comment

If you were unable to attend last Saturday’s presentation by MLWT Guest Writer Cheryl Coon on the nuts and bolts of disability insurance inOregon, it was a great success. She not only offered u......

Seeking the “Why” in Fibromyalgia

2011/09/15 Books, Chronic Illness, Events, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, MLWT, Oregon, Personal Stories, Social Support, Washington 4 comments

In the past 15 years of my chronic illness expedition, I have met some amazing individuals living with Fibromyalgia, a chronic health challenge that causes persistent and inconsistent pain throu......

Life is Change. Growth is optional. Choose Wisely.

2011/09/14 Announcements, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, MLWT, Oregon, Resources, Washington No comments

I came across this quote and liked it for what it points out. I have no idea where it comes from, but anything that is short and sweet sure helps it sink in. Whether we are or aren’t fac......

Quick note about this Saturday’s Beaverton-area Fibro/CFS Support Group Meeting

2011/08/18 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chronic Illness, Community, Coping, Education and Skill Building, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Humor, Local Resources, Lupus, Oregon, Pain management, Scleroderma, Social Support, Washington No comments

Positive Lifestyle Coach, MLWT Guest and overall great gal, Andréa Crisp, will be presenting on Laughter Yoga. It will be a great opportunity to learn a little more about this wonderful breathi......

Something new from Cheryl Coon, Attorney and MLWT Guest writer

2011/08/09 Arthritis Information, Chronic Illness, Community, Disability resources, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Internet, Local Resources, Lupus, Oregon, Pain management, Scleroderma No comments

Hello again~ Have you ever wondered how a lawyer analyzes a social security disability case and figures out whether a case can be won ? How do the facts in a particular case add up — or n......

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/......

Making Note of Lyme Disease Awareness this May

2011/05/27 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Diagnosis, Guest Blogger, Health, Lyme Disease, Medical Support, Oregon, Personal Stories, Self-Care, Washington No comments

As we come to a close this May, I wanted to make special mention of a disease that is often misunderstood and lumped in with lupus in the diagnostic stages. I was initially told I had Lyme when......

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