Welcome to
Helping those with chronic illness and pain
develop the skills to live life by design – not by diagnosis.
spoonie
[spoo-nee]
noun
“Spoonie” is a term coined by chronic illness blogger Christine Miserandino that refers to people who live with chronic illness(es).
Hi, I’m April –
your new internet spoonie friend here to help you learn to live well & thrive through chronic illness.
Sharing tips and tools to help you adapt to living with chronic illness and pain.
Here you’ll find blog posts and free resources to help you start living your life by design – not by diagnosis.
I’ll be your guide as you learn about:
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what effective & accessible self-care looks like
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how to manage the emotional ups and downs that come with having a chronic illness
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self-advocacy and nurturing allyships by reading the lived experiences of someone with a chronic illness
Get the tips & tools you need to start thriving
through your chronic illness & living life on your terms.
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Self-Care
Emotional Wellness
A Look at Life With Chronic Illness
On the blog…
7 of the Most Powerful Ways Flexibility Helps Those Living With Chronic Illness
One of the most powerful things I ever did to help me cope with having a chronic illness was learning to adapt my plans and be flexible. This post is part 2 of the 5 Keys to Adaptability for Those Living With Chronic Illness series. Click through to read more!
How Acceptance Can Empower You When Living With Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Acceptance is one way to combat these challenges, so keep reading to learn how to embrace this practice to live life more joyfully – despite your illness or condition. Learn how in this blog post!
Why I’ve Made Adaptability My Word of the Year for 2023
Are you new to living with chronic illness or pain, and wondering how you’ll get used to all the changes that being a spoonie brings? In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my story from fighting against my chronic illness to learning the practice of adaptability, and why I’m making that my personal and business focus for 2023.
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts
about living with chronic illness?
