by Sara | Oct 26, 2020 | Living With Health Challenges, Navigating Healing & Recovery
When I tell people that most of my best friends are people I met in an online community and who I’ve never met in person . . . I get some funny looks. But I suspect the chronic illness warriors reading this get it. It can be difficult for chronic illness...
by Sara | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Diamonds 2021 is just around the corner! Total honesty: I’m so excited for it. (I’m also slightly terrified.) This year we have a lot of things u our sleeves to improve and grow the conference. More speakers, more resources, more topics, more different...
by Sara | Oct 12, 2020 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery
You probably wouldn’t guess my least favorite routine medical procedure. It’s not giving stool or urine samples, though those aren’t fun. It’s not getting my eyes looked at or being poked and prodded. It’s not getting a flashlight shown down my throat. It’s not giving...
by Sara | Oct 5, 2020 | Writing With A Chronic Illness
Last week, I was talking with one of my chronically ill writing mentees and she was sharing how frustrated she was about how brain fog was hindering her ability to write. I related. It’s so hard when you know you have a message to share and more to give . . . ...
by Sara | Sep 28, 2020 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Mental Struggles
“So . . . I’m not offering any value in this relationship right now?” My insecurity was laid bare before my friend. “It isn’t about offering value! You HAVE value. You are VALUABLE. I don’t give a rip what you think you can or can’t add to our friendship,...
by Sara | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Writing is also hard. Combine the two and it can seem downright impossible. But I’m living proof it isn’t. Today I want chronically ill writers to know that they don’t have to give up on their dreams. That’s why I’m launching a YouTube...
by Sara | Sep 14, 2020 | Book News & Recs, Uncategorized
Eeep! This has been a long time coming, but I’ve kept it under wraps. However, the time is here. I’m gonna do it. Starting next Monday, I’m going to be launching a YouTube channel! Like, a real one. 😉 Where I post regularly (every other week, actually). ...
by Sara | Sep 7, 2020 | Guest Writers, Living With Health Challenges, Uncategorized
My name is Jemma-Tiffany. I have a rare condition called hyperacusis. My childhood was very different than most kids, I have been unable to attend social events, stores, most public places, listen to music, wash dishes, go on vacation, or even take showers because the...
by Sara | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
“How was your day?” I filled my water at the sink. “Good! I responded to a lot of emails from people telling me their life stories and then asking me for advice I’m in no way qualified to give.” My mom half-laughed. “What do you tell them when you...
by Sara | Aug 24, 2020 | Loving Someone With Health Challenges
“So often people say to stop crying when someone is crying or struggling. But I don’t get it.” “Neither do I.” The thing is, comforting someone crying and struggling is my comfort zone. Making small talk and deciphering a new social situation is not. ...
