May is Lupus Awareness Month. And May 10, 2025 is Put On Purple Day…a day where people around the world wear purple to help raise awareness (and funds for research) for this often invisible disease. I was diagnosed with lupus over 25 years ago, so this is a disease that I’m passionate about finding better […]
How To Thrive With A Chronic Illness
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If you struggle with a chronic illness, you may find yourself frustrated, depressed and feeling isolated. The fear of the unknown coupled with the exhaustion of dealing with daily symptoms can leave you wanting to give up. I want you to know it is possible to thrive with a chronic illness. And I’m not saying […]
How to Manage Pain Without a Prescription
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I was diagnosed with Lupus 17 years ago. And since that time (and even in the years leading up to my diagnosis), I have dealt with chronic pain. At times the pain was bad enough to keep me in bed for days on end. I have tried so many treatments, natural remedies, and more and […]
The Power of an Emergency Fund
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Back in the not so distant past when debt ruled our life and we managed to spend more than we made, emergencies seemed to pop up all the time. It seemed like we were always dealing with car repairs, hospital bills, vet bills, and a host of other things that seemed to shock us and […]