Hello. My name is Lindsay, and I’m a former Republican. (Hi, Lindsay!) It may not surprise you to hear that, as someone who holds an … Read More ›
Tag: chronic illness
I have mentioned this before, but being a patient who is also a caregiver is one of the more capricious dichotomies of my life. I … Read More ›
Standing Up to POTS (an organization for which I serve on the Board) is partnering with counselors and suicide prevention specialists to tackle the issue … Read More ›
I expect this post will be wildly unpopular, but I am going to say it anyway. Stop comparing every illness to cancer. The day I … Read More ›
Hi friends, I’d like to tell you that the title for this post is some deep metaphor for the wisdom I’m about to bestow, but … Read More ›
Every year I post this guide to the holidays for loved ones of the chronically ill. Friends, I’d love to hear your suggestions/challenges for the … Read More ›
Today marks the first day of Dysautonomia Awareness month, and tomorrow is the last day of Invisible Illness Awareness week, so I like to think … Read More ›
Friends (I call everyone “friend” – if you’re reading this post, we’re friends. Even if it’s not mutual. Deal with it.), if you happen to … Read More ›
I feel like most people with complicated chronic illnesses deserve honorary medical degrees. Every week I spend countless hours reading medical journals and researching different … Read More ›
Recently a friend and I were discussing job interviews and the ridiculous questions asked during such interviews, such as being asked to list your weaknesses. … Read More ›