You’ve been told, in a hundred different ways, that consistency is the answer. Wake up at the same time every day. Stick to your routine. Show up even when you don’t feel like it. Build the habit and the results will follow. And you’ve tried....
Most people think they understand pacing with chronic illness. They’ve heard the advice. Take breaks. Don’t overdo it. Listen to your body. The language is familiar, almost obvious. And yet, if pacing with chronic illness were truly clear, so many of us would not...
This post was originally published several years ago and has been fully updated to reflect my current lived experience and perspective. When I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in 2018, I walked out of the doctor’s office with a prescription in...
If you’ve ever thought, I’m just bad at boundaries, you’re not alone. It sounds self-aware. Responsible, even. But underneath that sentence is usually something heavier. A quiet belief that if you were stronger, clearer, more confident, or less emotional, you wouldn’t...
One of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness is how much effort happens quietly. You can spend an entire day managing symptoms, anticipating limitations, and navigating other people’s expectations, and still feel like you have nothing tangible to show for...
a queer chronic illness blogger and digital resource creator. I make low-pressure tools and compassionate content for chronically ill and disabled folks navigating life with pain and limited energy.
When I’m not creating for The Thriving Spoonie, I’m a spouse to the best partner a spoonie could ask for, and a pet parent to an adorable & anxious rescue pup. You’ll usually find me crocheting, curled up with a library book, or playing cozy PC games—with coffee in hand, always.
