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Helping those with chronic illness get out of survival mode.
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 for personal growth and how to navigate the chronic illness life.
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:
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what effective & accessible self-care and personal growth looks like
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how to manage the emotional ups and downs that come with having a chronic illness
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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.
Personal Growth
Self-Care
Life Through the Lens of Chronic Illness
Emotional Wellness
On the blog…
10 Things People with IIH Wish You Knew
I’m sharing 10 things people with IIH wish you knew, offering you a glimpse into the reality of living with the rare and chronic condition. By learning more about what your friends and loved ones with this, or any other, chronic condition deals with, you can better position yourself to offer effective support and be a true ally.
Life Lessons From Living With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Because of my personal growth work and daily practices, I’m able to sort of make being sick my spiritual practice and to see it as a teacher and guide. In this blog post, I’m sharing the biggest lessons my chronic illness has taught me so far.
The Ultimate Guide to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
In this blog post, I’m explaining IIH to help spread awareness and information about this rare condition, but to also help give an understanding of what types of challenges I myself face.
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts
about living with chronic illness?
