Tag Archives: family

Women In My Life

International Women’s Day I want to thank these beautifully souled women in the spirit of International Women’s Day. These women have contributed to who I am today. They are women who are unafraid to stand up for what they believe in yet conduct everything with humility. They are women who value giving even when theyContinue reading “Women In My Life”

Roller Coaster Ride

The Importance of Seeing and Understanding Our Support System If you live with a chronic health condition, you know how challenging and frustrating it can be to navigate life. For example, how often have you had to say “no” to your children’s request to play outside during an attack? How about canceling coffee or tea time withContinue reading “Roller Coaster Ride“

When Tummy Ache Could Potentially Be Abdominal Migraine

I’ve written a few blogs and articles about migraine, the confusing and debilitating symptoms it posits, and all the other odd phenomenon that comes with the disease. I am writing another migraine type that many people are unfamiliar with, not even those who live with migraine. My daughter was eight years old when she first had her migraine symptoms. We wereContinue reading “When Tummy Ache Could Potentially Be Abdominal Migraine”

Giving From the Heart

What does giving mean to you, and how does giving make you feel? We often hear that giving is better than receiving; this is true for me, but is it for you? But why is it?  When I was a little girl, whenever a friend was in need, I always wanted to give, whether IContinue reading “Giving From the Heart”

Thankful For Memories

Look back and find things to be grateful. Growing up was tough for me. I did not belong to a nuclear family. My mother worked hard raising me but had to travel to put me through school. So I spent my childhood moving from place to place, living with my grandparents and relatives. Some mayContinue reading “Thankful For Memories”