Laughter truly IS the best medicineI can imagine that at first glance the notion of laughing about a chronic disease borders on absurdity. But let me make...reactions2comments
Compassion Versus Pity and RAI think that most people dislike the feeling of pity yet instinctively respond to compassion. Why is that? They both come from...reactions11comments
Take a Pill, Gain a PoundThere is a lot of discussion of obesity and rheumatoid arthritis (including many great articles on this site). But I am given...reactions15comments
RA Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions2comments
The Good LifeI was recently asked to reflect on how I have managed to live with RA for over 20 years, while being a...reactions2comments
Friendship: How My Chronic Illness HelpedRaise your hand if you wish there was an easy way to weed out the “fake” friends. There is! Relationships are hard...reactions7comments
Updating Goals for 2018For four years running (2014 Goals, 2015 Goals, 2016 Goals, 2017 Goals), I’ve taken the time to review goals set for the...reactions2comments
The Elephant in My RheumRemission is that big idea that often hides like the elephant in the room when I talk to my doctors or other...reactions4comments
Drink to Your HealthI spend a great deal of time considering what food to eat, especially since RA has brought along the fun side effect...reactions1comment
What Pain WantsI'm currently reading a fantastic book about living with chronic pain, "Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System"...reactions10comments
Personal Safety and RAGlance at the news online some morning or turn on the radio or TV at nearly any given moment and you'll find an...reactions4comments
Just Add Exercise?I recently found myself suddenly in the middle of a heated debate about opioids and pain treatment via an E-mail thread, surprisingly...reactions10comments
Support in Unlikely PlacesA very interesting thing happened to me a few weeks ago: I attended my 10-year high school reunion. First of all, I...reactions4comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want...reactions1comment
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactions33comments
Learning about My DisabilityI’ve always considered myself lucky with my Rheumatoid Disease. My clinical symptoms don’t stop me from working, rock-climbing, and generally taking care...reactions16comments
I Need a Hug!"I don't need therapy, I need a hug." I saw this quote posted on Instagram recently and quickly saved it to my...reactions2comments
Funky FeetMy feet are strange and unusual. Perhaps I should call them unique. They are abnormally small, which I attribute to my rheumatoid...reactions5comments
Turn. Turn. Turn.The seasons come and the seasons go, that’s pretty much as inevitable as reality show slap fights and people clamoring for the...reactions16comments
Know Your Love Language – A Tool for Improving Communication in RelationshipsCommunication is an essential part of maintaining a healthy relationship – it’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and desires with...reactions2comments
