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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......

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......

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......

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 ......

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