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Hi, I’m April Smith –

I’m a queer chronic illness blogger and digital resource creator. I make low-pressure tools and compassionate content for spoonies navigating life with pain and limited energy.

I’m committed to creating inclusive, shame-free spaces for all spoonies—especially those who’ve felt unseen or left out in traditional wellness circles.

Everything here is built to help you adapt at your own pace—no fluff, no guilt, just real support that meets you where you are.

April Smith is the voice behind The Thriving Spoonie—a resource hub for spoonies navigating daily life with chronic illness. With a practical, no-fluff approach to energy management, pacing, and self-advocacy, April shares real-life tools and encouragement to help you adapt and thrive—on your terms. (alt text: Portrait of April Smith, a smiling white person with short brown hair and green eyes, wearing a denim shirt, set against a light green background with a teal circle frame.)

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Thriving with Chronic Illness Is Personal—And That’s What Makes It Powerful

Thriving with chronic illness doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version—and it shouldn’t. In this validating post, we explore how to redefine thriving on your own terms, adapt with flexibility, and release the pressure to prove anything to anyone. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing it right,” this post is for you.

10 of My Favorite Ways to Create a ‘Good Enough’ Chronic Illness Cleaning Routine

Struggling to keep up with housework while managing your chronic illness? This guest post from Randi Pullar of Chronically Cozy Life offers 10 realistic tips for building a sustainable cleaning routine with chronic illness. Learn how to clean with less stress, more flexibility, and a whole lot of self-compassion.

Why Disability Pride Matters Now More Than Ever

Celebrate the power of inclusivity during Disability Pride Month! Disability is not a dirty word—it showcases resilience, adaptability, and the strength of the human spirit. Embrace diversity and create a world of acceptance.

6 Energy Saving Tips for Chronic Illness to Help You Handle Energy Fluctuations Without Guilt

Energy saving tips for chronic illness aren’t just helpful—they’re essential when your energy crashes without warning. This post explores why fluctuating energy doesn’t have to derail your day, plus practical, mindset-shifting strategies to help you adapt without shame or burnout.

The Dangerous Lie Behind “Overcoming” Chronic Illness — And How to Let It Go

Chronic illness isn’t something you have to overcome — and trying to can do more harm than good. In this post, I’m breaking down the hidden ways the “overcoming” mindset hurts spoonies, and what it looks like to build a life that actually honors your body instead.

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