“I’ve figured out who I am without alcohol. I feel like I’ve found the secret to my life.”
‘I was a binge drinker with no off-switch.’: Mom shares road to recovery after years of ‘problems with alcohol’
‘It’s impossible to explain how I was able to function.’: Chronic illness warrior’s difficult Ehlers Danlos Syndrome diagnosis
“I genuinely don’t know what it’s like to have a functioning gastrointestinal system or blood cells, or not have fluid pressing onto my brain.”
‘I felt like I was half alive.’: Endometriosis warrior shares power of mindfulness, coping through artwork
“My symptoms are not determined by my mind. However, my perspective is framed by my mind, and with this I’m able to experience the same pains in different ways.”
‘If you can’t find the light, be it.’: Trauma survivor shares journey to healing and happiness
“I stopped and realized that if I didn’t choose to take control of my life, I might take my life instead.”
‘I used to wear 3 bras in middle school. It’s crazy the ways we look for acceptance.’: Woman stresses importance of being yourself
“A couple years ago, I watched the season finale of a show I’d never seen before. I endured the gruesome 2 hours of it, just for one conversation by the coffee maker.”
‘Life was instantly flipped upside down.’: Woman battling epilepsy navigates life after diagnosis, creates support community
“Living with epilepsy isn’t easy but we have an option: we can make it easier on ourselves or harder. Look for the silver linings in the storm.”
‘He wanted help, and I wanted him to die.’: Domestic violence survivor shares healing, overcoming trauma
“I have learned to not run away from, but to go through the pain, to get to the other side.”
Don’t Picture Them In Their Underwear, Picture This Instead
“Picture this the next time you have a hard conversation, difficult interaction, nerve-wracking interview, or a ‘feels like everything is at stake’ meeting.”
‘In minutes, I found out I could be dying.’: Chronic illness warrior details diagnosis journey, difficult lifestyle changes
“Even if you feel hopeless, there is hope. Don’t give up on finding a medical professional who will listen to you and advocate for you.”
How A Sick Day With My Son Taught Me Productivity Doesn’t Add To Our Worth As Human Beings
“Our output level can neither add to our worth, nor take it away.”