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...Inspired by writer Kelly Mack's questions in a recent article:"I struggle with the question: how much do I share about my RA? How much can others handle? How much do...

...We’ve all had those seminal moments – instances where everything after that point changes. Maybe it was that moment when you knew you wanted to get married – or divorced...

...We all know the little blue engine that pulled the train up the mountain by saying to itself, “I think I can. I think I can.” It turns out that...

...What’s your first thought when someone tells you they’re sick? What if they say they’re chronically ill? I ask this because describing such things to others is full of potholes...

...Among the many ongoing decisions associated with wisely managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, arguably the most crucial one is who to turn to for treatment.  First you must decide which medical professional...

...I’m a regular user of Twitter--I love being able to talk to other people who share my interests or, in particular, people like me who cope daily with chronic illness...

...The stage was set for a romantic evening. The kids were spending the night at grandma’s. The house was blissfully empty and quiet, with the whole evening ahead of us...

...One of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the balance between being vigilant about our health and...

...Growing up, I learned early on that some families are plagued with health problems. When I was five years old my sister was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes, and our...

...If you – or someone you love – live with a chronic illness, you may eventually need to take time off from your job to focus on a health issue...