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Helping those with chronic illness and pain

develop the skills to live life by design – not by diagnosis.

spoonie

[spoo-nee]

                            

noun

“Spoonie” is a term coined by chronic illness blogger Christine Miserandino that refers to people who live with chronic illness(es).

Hi, I’m April –

your new internet spoonie friend here to help you learn to live well & thrive through chronic illness.

Sharing tips and tools to help you adapt to living with chronic illness and pain.

Here you’ll find blog posts and free resources to help you start living your life by design – not by diagnosis.

 

I’ll be your guide as you learn about:

 

  • what effective & accessible self-care looks like

  • how to manage the emotional ups and downs that come with having a chronic illness

  • self-advocacy and nurturing allyships by reading the lived experiences of someone with a chronic illness

Get the tips & tools you need to start thriving

through your chronic illness & living life on your terms.

Click on any of the icons below to read blog posts specifically on that topic!

Self-Care

Emotional Wellness

A Look at Life With Chronic Illness

On the blog…

Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts

about living with chronic illness?

10 Empowering Chronic Illness Affirmations
These 10 empowering affirmations are created by a spoonie (that's me!) specifically to address some of the most common & challenging thoughts and emotions spoonies are faced with.

10 Empowering Chronic Illness Affirmation to Help You Cope With Chronic Illness

These affirmations are crafted by a spoonie (that’s me!) specifically to address some of the most common & challenging thoughts and emotions spoonies are faced with.

I’ve left out the toxic positivity and ableist jargon, so you can feel safe and comforted using these phrases whenever you need them!

 

Thanks! Your affirmations are on their way!

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