Thank you for reading my messy thoughts this year as I tried to organize them and present them on this blog in some sort of legible manner. Really, thank you!
The fact that my words have reached others around the world is still so humbling for me. I won’t lie, kinda cool too! The best part has been the new friends I’ve made through the process. Knowing others are fighting the battle with me gives me so much comfort and encouragement.
As I grow and learn how to walk through life with a chronic illness it’s my hope that I can bring some encouragement, hope, and tips to each of you.
Here’s a list of the 10 posts of 2015 – if you’re new here, I hope you’ll enjoy reading what others have loved this year. Click on the title of each post to read more:
The Evil Step-Sisters of Chronic Illness
Since this post was published it has consistently been in the top 10 each month. So the fact that it made the top post of 2015 is no surprise. I tried my best to offer a light-hearted look at some very devastating conditions.
8 Bad Habits to Avoid During a Flare
I wrote this post to me – I thought if I put these things in writing I’d hold myself more accountable in the future. It was so kind of all of you to read along and even acknowledge that you’ve dealt with these issues too!
How To Set & Achieve Goals When You’re Chronically Ill
This post went up on the blog on Monday. In these three short days, it has already outperformed many other posts. So….. I’m thinking you can all relate. At least you can relate to the fact that you don’t want to sit back and just watch life pass you by. You want to participate. You want to have a life of purpose!
12 Tips To Make Grocery Shopping Easier
Grocery shopping is not something I enjoy in any way, shape, or form. But at least I have been able to make this chore a bit easier with these 12 tips. There is also a link in the post to a free printable shopping list arranged by grocery store aisle.
9 Tips To Help Clear Brain Fog
This is a problem that plagues so many. Jobs have been lost, relationships dissolved and frustrations mounted over the issue of brain fog.
7 Holiday Survival Tips From The Top Chronic Illness Warriors
This post was written last year around Thanksgiving but this year it was a favorite once again. These tips are great to have for the holidays but they actually work well for us all year long.
Why You Need To Know The Long Term Side Effects Of Your Meds
Too often we have a new drug added to our arsenal of chemical warfare. Unfortunately, we aren’t always told to watch for long-term side effects or offered ideas on things we can do to help prevent those side effects.
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Is A Myth
I wrote this post out of sheer frustration after reading well-meaning Facebook user after user gives a response of “God won’t give you more than you can handle”. I don’t believe it’s true and in this post, I spell out the reason why.
Advancement in Fibromyalgia Research
I served my time as a lab rat for a study by Dr. Clauw at the University of Michigan. This was a synopsis of what I learned.
When Loneliness Joins Your Chronic Illness
Life with chronic illness can take its toll on our relationships and our social life. We may not be able to avoid it entirely but there are a few things we can do to limit the effect.
Again, my sincere thank you to all of you who take time to read my words.
Gentle hugs,
Kim
