Four Years Later: The Good, The Bad and The Not So Ugly of a Total Knee Replacement

Four Years Later: The Good, The Bad and The Not So Ugly of a Total Knee Replacement

Jun 29, 2020 | Arthritis Tribe, Chronic Illness, Community Support, Doctors & Caregivers, Inspiration & Motivation, Invisible Illness, Juvenile Arthritis, Pain & Inflammation Management, Personal Stories, Physical Disability, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Surgery Recovery, Visible Illness, What’s Hot & Must Know | 4 comments

  “How come you want to remember it?” “Why celebrate the anniversary of your surgery?” “Forget about it, don’t make it a big deal.” These are some of the things I have heard people tell me since my total knee replacement four years ago. Taking a moment to look at...
My New Attendee Experience at HealtheVoices 19

My New Attendee Experience at HealtheVoices 19

Apr 20, 2019 | Arthritis Tribe, Chronic Illness, Community Support, Inspiration & Motivation, Invisible Illness, Personal Stories, Visible Illness, What’s Hot & Must Know | 0 comments

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the fifth year of #HealtheVoices19 in Dallas, Texas. I left back home to Chicago more inspired and empowered than ever, here are five reasons why.     But first, what is HealtheVoices exactly? I didn’t know what it was...
The Most Comfortable Gloves for Arthritic Hands During the Winter

The Most Comfortable Gloves for Arthritic Hands During the Winter

Jan 31, 2019 | Arthritis Tribe, Juvenile Arthritis, Physical Disability, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stuff I Use & Like, Visible Illness, What’s Hot & Must Know | 4 comments

Did you know that rheumatoid arthritis commonly begins in the hands and wrists? Early symptoms can cause pain, discomfort and inflammation. These can be further aggravated by cold, wet and damp weather often seen in the winter months. Dressing in layers and being...
5 Things You Should Know About People Who Receive Disability Benefits: A Reminder to Those Who Think I Am Rolling in Dough

5 Things You Should Know About People Who Receive Disability Benefits: A Reminder to Those Who Think I Am Rolling in Dough

Sep 23, 2018 | Arthritis Tribe, Humanity & Society, Invisible Illness, Physical Disability, Visible Illness | 2 comments

I have read so many stories circulating around the misconceptions people have towards those who are receiving aid from the government because of there health condition. Talking to people in the arthritis community and seeing that they have experienced similar...
Breaking Free from Chronic Illness

Breaking Free from Chronic Illness

Aug 12, 2018 | Arthritis Tribe, Everyday Life, Food For the Soul, Inspiration & Motivation, Invisible Illness, Juvenile Arthritis, Physical Disability, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tips and Tricks, Visible Illness | 0 comments

-Ways to break free from and cope with the constraints of chronic illness, in order to live your best life- Are we ever considered to be free from chronic illness? The word ‘chronic’ can mean; persistent, long-lasting, long-term, difficult to eradicate or ceaseless....
When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard

When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard

Feb 13, 2018 | Arthritis Tribe, Humanity & Society, Inspiration & Motivation, Invisible Illness, Juvenile Arthritis, Personal Stories, Physical Disability, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Visible Illness | 0 comments

Almost ten years ago, my integrity was questioned regarding my chronic illness and disability for the first time. I was about four years into my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, and despite the dark cloud that loomed over my head on a daily basis, I felt on top of...