Preparing for the WorstOn September 13, a 72-year-old disabled woman with multiple sclerosis lost her life in the California wildfire known as the Valley fire...reactions1comment
Being ThankfulOne of my most favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the pure purpose behind it—giving thanks. There’s no confusion with religious tensions...reactions1comment
Let us give thanksThis is without a doubt my absolute favorite time of year. Yes, I actually do better RA wise once the days are...reactionscomments
Evil Wheelchair LadyI recently wrote about a terrible experience flying that resulted in my wheelchair being destroyed by the airline. Another part of this...reactions1comment
Ask and you shall receive."Ask and you shall receive" is a wonderful suggestion, but short of having a magic genie in our pockets, it is not...reactionscomments
Dancing QueenI confess: I love to dance. Always have. I am a dancing fool, a dancing queen. For as long as I can...reactions6comments
When and how to extend our hands...I recently had an interesting experience that led to me reflecting on when and how do we extend ourselves to others suffering...reactionscomments
Jeepers Peepers!There’s a lot more to rheumatoid disease than meets the eye. When I first started learning more about this disease about ten...reactions2comments
Keeping CoverI have structured my life around maintaining health insurance coverage. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 22, my mother quickly impressed on...reactions2comments
Financial Crisis to Financial Confusion: One Year LaterI wrote an article last year about our experience in rectifying a potential financial crisis caused by insurance uncertainty. Through diligent communication...reactionscomments
RA Daydreams: The Flare-Away PillLiving with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like a nightmare, which sometimes leads me to daydream about things that would make this journey...reactions2comments
The Words We UseWhat’s your first thought when someone tells you they’re sick? What if they say they’re chronically ill? I ask this because describing...reactions6comments
What's up Doc?Among the many ongoing decisions associated with wisely managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, arguably the most crucial one is who to turn to for...reactionscomments
The Hows and WhysI’m a regular user of Twitter--I love being able to talk to other people who share my interests or, in particular, people...reactions2comments
When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis HealingThe stage was set for a romantic evening. The kids were spending the night at grandma’s. The house was blissfully empty and...reactions6comments
Finding the right balanceOne of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the...reactions1comment
Mommy, My Knee HurtsGrowing up, I learned early on that some families are plagued with health problems. When I was five years old my sister...reactions2comments
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)If you – or someone you love – live with a chronic illness, you may eventually need to take time off from...reactions2comments
Smashing BarriersWhen I graduated from college, I got a job in Washington, DC, and moved there with a friend. We took a day...reactionscomments
Finally the Right Mix?After having the same rheumatologist for an entire decade, I switched doctors a little over a year ago. It was a bit...reactions2comments
