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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......

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 ......

Unexpected Blessings and Reassuring Connections (Part 1)

2010/02/28 Books, Chronic Illness, Coping, Lupus, Networking, Oregon, Personal Stories, Social Support, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

This month in the MLWT Shelfari.com group , and continuing through March, we are discussing the book Unexpected Blessings: Stories of Hope and Healing (Penguin Group, 2009) written by Roxanne B......

Focusing on the pieces helps me get to my big picture

2010/01/11 Challenge and Opportunity, Community, Education and Skill Building, Events, Fibromyalgia, Friends, Health, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Portland Metro, Resources, Self-Care, Social Support, Sports & Fitness, Targets, Washington No comments

It seemed like a good idea at the time. I picked out a beautiful 2000 piece puzzle of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany for my mom this year for Christmas. It has been years since I did one and......

Making Connections (Part Two)

2009/11/07 Books, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Communication, Coping, Events, Lupus, Networking, Oregon, Self-Care, Social Support, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

In the last post , I spoke of how many of us constantly seek out information regarding our chronic illness believing that the more we know, the better we will be in managing our illnesses. Alth......

Our Call for Voices

2009/04/04 Advocacy, Announcements, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Community, Creativity, Events, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Internet, Lupus, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Washington No comments

May is National Lupus Awareness Month, which means we will be hearing a great deal from the organizations, foundations and associations encouraging us to help educate our communities. Although ......

Welcoming Spring and New Growth

2009/03/13 Announcements, Events, Lupus, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Resources, Washington No comments

Hi everyone, As the new season approaches, we are looking at planning our gardens, the return of more color and sunshine to the gray,Pacific Northwest winter and lots of renewal-themed events. ......

back to school?

2009/01/29 Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Community, Disability, Education and Skill Building, Fibromyalgia, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Portland Metro, Resources, Targets, Work and Career No comments

For those of us who are able to function pretty well physically, the decision to return to school or start it up for the first time may not initially be too trying. Those of us who are more cha......

Human Rights Day ~ December 10th

2008/12/10 Advocacy, Announcements, Challenge and Opportunity, Events, MLWT, Networking, Oregon, Washington No comments

Whether it be coincidence or carefully planned, this month is full of living celebrations. From all cultures, walks of faith, political platforms and social pioneers, we have several opportunit......

Making your list and checking it twice

2008/12/05 Chronic Illness, Coping, Creativity, Emotion-focused, Holidays & Socials, Lupus, Networking, Oregon, Relationship-focused, Self-Care, Social Support, Strategies, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

Generally, approaches to coping during illness (lupus or other chronic illnesses) are individually-focused. The premise is that we are the only ones we can control. Control, realistically bein......