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...
I don’t know about you, but some days I wake up feeling like I could conquer the world, only to find myself exhausted after something as simple as making breakfast. Other days, it feels like even getting out of bed is an Olympic-level challenge. Living with chronic...
Managing a chronic illness is a daily balancing act that requires careful attention to your body, your limits, and your needs. Yet, even with the best intentions, it’s easy to fall into habits that do more harm than good. Maybe you’ve pushed yourself too...
Having an active social life is important for everyone, but when you’re a spoonie, trying to manage social activities with a chronic illness can feel very daunting. Between the unpredictable nature of chronic illness symptoms and navigating fluctuating energy levels,...
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.
