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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 –......

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,......

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......

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......

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 ......

The Sound of Silence

2011/08/06 Friends, Lupus, Oregon, Relationship-focused, Washington 4 comments
Sometimes, many months or years pass before I get around to checking in on some of my friends. One friend, in particular, would take what seemed to be forever to get back to my emails or phone c......

Introducing a new network with a youthful kick

2011/07/16 Chronic Illness, Communication, Coping, Lifestyle, Networking, Oregon, Personal Stories, Resources, Washington No comments
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 ......

Embracing living on the edge~ both in health and humor

2011/05/30 Books, Chronic Illness, Coping, Humor, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Problem-focused, Self-Care, Social Support, Washington One comment
“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself.” – Ethel Barrymore   In April, the MLWT book discussion group on Shelfari.com hosted Carla Ulbrich’s  book  How Can You NOT Laugh......

PFAM is here for May 25th!

2011/05/19 Chronic Illness, Coping, Events, Lifestyle, Lupus, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Personal Stories, Self-Care, Social Support, Washington One comment
Okay, I am amazed that we are already in mid-May.  Thanks to Leslie at  Getting Closer To Myself   for reminding me to get going on calls for submissions.  I will be hosting the next Patients F......

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