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Tonight I watched a movie on Netflix called 'Brain on Fire,' which is a movie based on a true story. A story that was written as a memoir by the girl herself. Now, don't get the wrong idea - this is not a movie review. This is about finding something that both terrified and intrigued [...]
Hi guys, I'm writing to you to let you know that, due to personal circumstances, I will be taking a short break from my blog. I started this blog to genuinely help people who have dealt with similar situations to me, and it breaks my heart to say that this situation is one of the [...]
One overwhelming thought has popped into my head since the beginning of my time on this earth - am I good enough? 2020 started me on a high. I woke up at 6am to go on a grade 5 hike with one of my best friends. As a kid, hopping and climbing rocks was one [...]
We often hear about the symptoms of chronic illness and chronic pain. Muscle fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, nausea, stomach & bowel disturbances, skin issues, chest pain, fatigue, malaise, and many many more. But what's often not mentioned is the emotional toll any chronic illness takes on every person who suffers. In particular, the [...]
Are you afraid of needles? Well, so am I. Not so much afraid of the needles themselves, but more of the pain they inflict when they're stabbed into your skin. Yes, I am a wuss when it comes to anything sharp and prickly. Especially when what's being injected happens to have it's own painful effect. [...]
"Are your migraines gone yet? Maybe you're just tense. "Oh your struggling with fatigue? Man I'm tired too, it's been a busy week!""Muscle pain? Probably from lack of exercise." "Have you tried NOT taking all those medications? Maybe they're the issue." "How are you... Are you better yet?""Are you depressed?" I hear a lot of [...]
Being open about your life isn't easy, especially if there's a stigma involved. However, it's necessary. How else do you break a stigma, if not fearlessly sharing the parts of your life that you've been taught by society to keep hidden? You may be wondering what the point is. If some people don't understand, don't [...]
