Today I read a statement/affirmation/words of wisdom that I want to share.  I'll get to that.  But first I want to briefly talk about visibility. Visibility in chronic illness is a frequent topic.  Or rather, invisibility is. Although some of the symptoms and side effects may be obvious, much of the experience plays out beneath the surface or behind the curtains, where friends, colleagues and even family do not see. These silent and insidious side effects are far reaching and include both physical and psychological processes. …

Acceptance is such a common theme that I am revisiting it again - you can see my first video post on the topic here: Acceptance Naturally, when we are faced with something unpleasant, we want it to go away.  As with any problem we encounter in life, our natural instinct is to find a solution.  We may seek this solution through consulting with a health professional, requesting input from our community or attempting self management.  Thankfully, one of these options generally provides the answers we seek…

I was reminded last night the importance of choosing to push myself at times. (The "at times" disclaimer is important because resting and restoring is equally as important at times). Most people can identify with feeling that peculiar combination joy and exhaustion that comes at the end of a long week.  I was feeling proud of making it through and also ready to devote my evening to some serious navel-gazing. That's when I remembered the concert tickets. Inside my head, for over 30 minutes, a battle raged over the…