living with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Sucks | Living with Fibromyalgia (REPOST)

April 13, 2017

The last few weeks have been a challenge to say the least. The arrival of spring always equals an increase in fatigue, pain, fog, and flares but this year seems to be hitting me harder than previous. Living in Upstate NY doesn’t”t help as our constantly changing weather only adds Read More

I Have A Disability | Living with Fibromyalgia

January 19, 2017

I have a disability There I said it! Despite the fact that I’ve lived with fibromyalgia for nearly 8 years writing let alone saying the words above is no easy feat. Our society has placed such negative stigma and stereotype around the word that owning this statement has taken me years. Nearly Read More

Interview w/ Beth Holdridge | The Bakers Daughter Vegan Pop Up at 540WMain

January 12, 2017

 540WMain Cares has partnered with The Bakers Daughter The Baker’s Daughter was established in 2012 by Beth Ann Holdridge. She produces vegan and gluten free baked goods with the freshest and finest ingredients and the highest of standards for every product. Beth not only lives gluten free but she has Read More

Self Care Saturdays | Living with Fibromyalgia

December 31, 2016

This post has been swirling in my head for quite awhile now and I’m glad to finally get it down in writing for all of you to read and share. Often times I wonder if it is just me that simply crashes and is down for the count every Saturday Read More

Seeing The Beauty Despite Your Pain | Living with Fibromyalgia

December 27, 2016

  So, I spilled my negative guts, vented, purged, and said my peace in last weeks (I Hate Fibromyalgia post) and if I remember correctly we left off with the question: How do you see the beauty despite the pain? The answer(s) are simple: Pause for Reflection When life feels Read More

I HATE FIBROMYALGIA | Living with Fibromyalgia

December 20, 2016

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired Honestly. Truly. I’m typing this post at the end of a very long. Very blah. Very flare day and I’m glad it’s over. I try really really hard to maintain positivity, pep, fight, zeal, vigor, and might on most days. I Read More

Is It A Cold Or The Flu?

December 16, 2016

I’m writing this post as I endure my third head cold in two months. As an educator I am constantly swimming amidst a sea of K-2 germs all the while contending with an immune deficiency. Basically, I am a walking time cold bomb no matter how much I try to Read More