There’s a version of pacing that exists in theory. It involves knowing your limits before you hit them, stopping before you’re depleted, and building in rest like someone who has actually made peace with their body. It looks tidy from the outside. Probably...
Nobody talks about how strange it feels to start logging your body like it’s a spreadsheet — especially when you’re still grieving the version of yourself that didn’t need to. Most energy tracking advice skips straight to the how. It doesn’t...
By the time most of us hit decision fatigue, we’ve already made hundreds of decisions — and the day hasn’t started yet. That’s not an exaggeration. It’s the math of chronic illness. Every morning comes loaded with calculations that healthy...
You’ve tried the planners. The apps. The color-coded systems and the Sunday resets and the habit trackers that were supposed to finally be the thing that worked. And some of them did work, for a little while. Until they didn’t, and you were back to square...
Originally published in 2023, this post has been updated with new content and a fresh perspective — because how I think about this has grown, and I wanted this to reflect that. Does managing your chronic illness feel like an uphill battle, making everyday life...
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...
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.
