Let's (NOT) Keep Politics Out of It!"Please keep the politics bs off this page. There are other forums for that." -- My Facebook troll I got "trolled" recently on my...reactions1comment
How Not to Let Your Emotions Ruin Your DayI wake up and I’m afraid to move because I know it’s going to hurt. I slowly take a peek at my...reactions4comments
Walking SongsSometimes, when I go walking, an odd thing happens. My mind, so often filled with the daily stresses and tensions we all...reactions6comments
Accessible Taxis Enhance FreedomUntil the last year, wheelchair accessible cabs have been few and far between. In most places across the U.S., they are rare...reactionscomments
What it is that Grips Us: A Series on Depression and RAWhen melancholy sets in, a kind of invisible but thick and heavy fog invades the heart, envelops the body, constricting its very...reactions3comments
Press pauseOver the years, especially since the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis, I have come to deeply appreciate slowing down over the course of...reactions2comments
When RA Severity Is Off the ChartsFirst, let me start by stating that every person with RA is unique and must grapple individually with pain, stiffness, joint problems...reactionscomments
The Importance of Oral HealthDid you know that oral health and rheumatoid arthritis have the common link of inflammation? Recent research has found that people with...reactions7comments
A Crash Course in CaregivingLiving with a chronic illness often dramatically changes the way you manage routine activities and responsibilities. You might need assistance to keep...reactionscomments
No. 6 - Ask for HelpThis is the sixth of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions4comments
Beware the Dignity PoliceI am sweating as I grip my walker and lift my feet to propel myself down the long hall when one of...reactions2comments
Vacation, All I Ever WantedOpen country roads, Main Street, little cabins on the lake, fresh air (except for the stinky turkey farms), miles of green fields...reactions8comments
Aides to the RescueAt various times during my life with rheumatoid arthritis I have needed help to assist me with my limitations. This includes after...reactionscomments
Let's Get RealSo how do we deal with the day to day realities of RA? First of all we need to be honest about...reactionscomments
“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated QuestionA friend asks me “how are you doing” and I freeze. It’s like being stunned with a taser. I just don’t know...reactions10comments
The Last DaysWith a title like “The Last Days” one might wonder if I’m referring to something as monumental as the last days of...reactions6comments
Love ThyselfIn this month devoted to love, take the time to pamper yourself a bit...here a just a few ways. Nan ...reactionscomments
Reading ResolutionAs I’ve mentioned before, I dislike New Year’s resolutions. They’ve always struck me as another mental self-beating-in-the-making when I can’t live up...reactions9comments
The Reality of CareUntil the recent passing of our beloved dog, Leah, I had not really considered the parallels between her situation and mine, in...reactions6comments
