by April Smith | Feb 24, 2025 | Building Resilience
When I was first diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, I felt like my world had been turned upside down. My future suddenly seemed uncertain, and I couldn’t imagine how I’d ever thrive with a condition that affected so much of my daily life. At first, I...
by April Smith | Feb 11, 2025 | Building Resilience
When I was first diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), I thought the key to maintaining some sense of normalcy was learning how to manage my time better. If I could just plan my days more efficiently, schedule my tasks in the right order, and make...
by April Smith | Jan 2, 2025 | Building Resilience
Living with a chronic illness often feels like life is pulling you along for the ride, but it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you could take back the reins and create a life that’s not just about surviving but thriving? That’s where personal growth comes in. By...
by April Smith | Dec 9, 2024 | Building Resilience
This post was originally published in August 2022. It has been updated to reflect new insights, additional tips, and an improved format to better support those navigating life with chronic illness. Have you felt like your purpose slipped away? If you’re struggling to...
by April Smith | Aug 27, 2024 | Building Resilience
Living with chronic illness often means walking a fine line between wanting to maintain independence and recognizing when you need help. For many spoonies, the idea of asking for support can bring up feelings of guilt or fear of being a burden. This internal struggle...
by April Smith | Jul 23, 2024 | Building Resilience
For those of us living with chronic illness, we all know it’s not just about having good days or bad days. There’s a common belief that positivity can be a cure-all for the challenges we face. But what happens when positivity turns toxic? In this post, we’ll...
