I was feeling antsy on Tuesday and suddenly took to organizing a section of the filing cube next to my desk. This brought me to several old journals I had kept while completing my master’s degree at The Graduate Institute. One journal refused to fit nicely back in the box where it belonged, so I […]
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I turn 40 in a few days and that realization is freaking me out. It is not that I fear aging. I am actually grateful for it. After having chronic illness for almost 20 years, I appreciate that every year of good health is a gift. The freaking out part comes from wondering if I’m
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Gratitude Heals All “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss I came upon the above quote the day of the funeral for my husband’s Grandma. It is such an amazing reminder that the sadness of loss comes from our tendency to focus on what is no longer present. If we
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A continuation of yesterday’s post, “Reflecting on the Loss of a Pet” A week ago, I awoke knowing that it was time to let my cat Pip pass on in peace. I contacted a wonderful in-home euthanasia service (Final Journey, LLC) who were incredibly helpful and willing to come to our home that night so
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Last year I stumbled upon several articles that criticized the idea of promoting happiness in those with chronic illness. They said things like, “don’t tell me sickness is a blessing,” and “stop telling me I can be happy when I am suffering.” It felt like a personal attack, because in creating this site I have
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