Do you have a bucket list, a list of goals or a dream/vision board? I think that for those of us living with fibromyalgia (or other chronic illnesses) they can be a great way to stay excited about the future. They can also help pull us out of a dreary mindset when we’re struggling. When [...]

This post is a continuation of my post, 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know – Part I. Something I never thought I could do with my illness that I did was: I’ve thought about this question for quite awhile and I can’t think of anything that I’ve ever thought that I [...]

This post is a continuation of my post on the National Fibromyalgia Association Coping Seminar in Seattle. Here I will further discuss what Martha Beck spoke about at the seminar. Beck shared that when she was diagnosed with another chronic condition she received a pamphlet that stated, “To keep yourself from committing suicide, remember your religious beliefs.” The room erupted with laughter and Beck [...]

I was one of the lucky people who was able to attend the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)’s “Fibromyalgia Coping Seminar” in Seattle. The two speakers were Lynne Matallana, NFA President and Founder and Martha Beck, Best-selling author and Life Coach. They both have had fibromyalgia for years. I will have future blog posts that elaborate [...]