First published at Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. Back in the olden days…well more like 16 …
Life with Chronic Illness is a Love/Hate Relationship
I hate my life. But it’s not what you think. Life with Chronic Illness is not what I thought I’d live with. Everything was going well and I was successful. Until chronic illness took my success and hid it away. While I have so many things to love, I can’t help that I sometimes forget for a minute and just remember what I’ve lost.
Well, She Doesn’t Look Sick
Just a few years ago, when I was working for corporate America sitting behind my desk writing reports about a faulty server or inadequate software testing I had just performed, I didn’t know things weren’t normal. I was tired and my mind was foggy, but I kept pushing forward, not realizing just how “off” I was. I didn’t want to lose my job.
Emergency Migraine Kit [Updated]
If you’re a person with Migraine, carrying an Emergency Migraine Kit like mine is important to treating future attacks on-the-go. Get a sneak peek into my EMK and make one of your own!
Why I Say “Thank You” To My Chronically Ill Body
How do you say “thank you” to a body that rarely gives you a day off from pain? How do you find the strength to show gratitude when pain is part of your daily life?
Introducing Achy Smile Shop
Achy Smile presents the Achy Smile Shop! A store for people with chronic illness. You will find tshirts, mugs, hoodies, and more to show your support for the chronic illness community! A portion of the profits proceed a non-profit charity chosen by you.