This post is an updated and expanded version of the one I originally published on November 26, 2024. I have added deeper reflections on what the holiday season can feel like when you live with chronic illness, along with new practical tips to help you navigate this...
Burnout doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it creeps in quietly through the extra errand you promised to run, the favor you said yes to, or the meeting you convinced yourself you could handle. One day you’re managing okay, and the next, even brushing your hair...
If you live with chronic illness, you already know that energy management isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. It’s one thing to rearrange your to-do list because you’re too tired to finish the laundry. It’s another to sit there, wrapped in a blanket of shame, because...
I used to believe that skipping daily tasks meant I was falling apart. If I didn’t make the bed, wipe down the counters, or change into “real clothes,” I felt like I was giving up on myself. The voice in my head told me: This is what capable people do. Keep pushing....
Is your daily routine is leaving you drained? If so, it’s time to shake things up with these energy-saving hacks. Sometimes, the routines you rely on for stability can actually contribute to your fatigue without you even realizing it. On the surface, these structures...
When I was first diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in 2018, I felt completely overwhelmed. The idea of managing a chronic illness—let alone my life—seemed impossible. I was ready to hand over the reins to my neurologist, trusting they’d guide...
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.
