Category Archives: Resources

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

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

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.

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......

Arthritis Road Show Free Education Presentations

This traveling community presentation offering will be available beginning this Saturday and provide speakers, e-advocacy opportunities and more information about theOregon’s Arthritis Foundatio......

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

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

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......

Introducing a new network with a youthful kick

I am always on the lookout for new options for the younger set living with chronic illnesses.  So much of the information out there on the internet is geared towards assuming people living with ......

Whatcha’ doing today at 5pm, Oregon and SW Washington?

A quick note about our LFA Pacific NW Chapter’s webinar today~ “Living With Lupus” featuring Philip Moberg, MD out of Seattle.  He will be offering an overview of the disease and its many form......

Participants Needed for Study of Naturopathy for “Hard-to-Diagnose”

If you have a multi-symptom, hard-to-diagnose or treat illness such as lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or multiple chemical sensitivities, please consider participating in an interview-bas......

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

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/......

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