The Fear of Becoming a Burden
There’s a kind of exhaustion that goes far beyond being physically tired. It’s the exhaustion that comes from watching everyone around you worry. The exhaustion of hearing, “Don’t lift that.”
There’s a kind of exhaustion that goes far beyond being physically tired. It’s the exhaustion that comes from watching everyone around you worry. The exhaustion of hearing, “Don’t lift that.”
This book has been years in the making – maybe not always on paper, but definitely in my heart. I’ve lived with Crohn’s disease for most of my life. I
When I first sat down to write this book, I thought it would be a way to finally share my story – just lay it all out and let people
For a long time, I kept my story tucked close. Not because I was ashamed – but because it felt like too much to explain. Too many hospital stays, too
By the time you’ve been through as many surgeries as I have, you’d think you’d get used to them. But there’s no such thing. Every surgery brings its own kind
If someone had told me years ago what my life would look like today, I’m not sure I would have believed them. I’ve faced more unexpected turns than I can
When I talk about faith, I don’t mean religion. At least, not in the way people usually think. I’m not here to preach or tell anyone to go to church
I’ll never forget the day I woke up with an ostomy. It was life-saving but also life-changing in ways I couldn’t have imagined. No one hands you a manual for
Living with chronic pain isn’t just about getting through the tough days – it’s about finding ways to keep living fully even when it hurts. Over the years, I’ve tried
Let’s be real – there are days when chronic illness takes more than just your energy. It can steal your plans, your strength, your sleep, even your peace of mind.