Tag Archives: coping

Be Our Guest: Nobody Said It Was Easy

Posted on May 31, 2016 by leitis23

May is national neurofibromatosis (NF) month! What’s that? You ask.  Well, that is why it is really important we take note and learn about this devastating disease.  A friend of mine, who I have know since she was in diapers, … Continue reading →

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Why People with Chronic Illness Rarely Take Your Advice Well

Posted on May 23, 2016 by leitis23

People with a chronic illness live with their illness like Olympic athletes live and breathe their events day in and day out.  Except for one major detail, we didn’t choose to be chronically ill and we don’t love it.  We … Continue reading →

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Facing Death

Posted on May 13, 2016 by leitis23

I’m not the only one in my world dealing with severe illness.  Sometimes I’m the one on the outside, powerless to help, wishing for a cure, dreaming of an imaginary world in which someone I loved wasn’t suffering.  It’s heartbreaking.  … Continue reading →

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Taking Back My Life, One Country at a Time

Posted on January 22, 2016 by leitis23

I did it!  I went to Scotland for two weeks, not only survived, but also had a good time.  Of course, it was different from traveling when I was healthy, but it was a giant triumph.  Traveling is one of … Continue reading →

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Why Should I be Grateful?

Posted on October 19, 2015 by leitis23

Most days this is an impossible question to answer.  Not just for someone like me.  We all have our struggles and it’s hard to find that proverbial silver lining.  Especially when we are bombarded from every angle by news of … Continue reading →

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Control over our lives? We have no control. Or do we?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by leitis23

It’s been a really rough couple of months and while I have sure spent my fair share of time wallowing, I’ve also managed a thought or two.  I’ve come to the conclusion that when you are chronically ill or in … Continue reading →

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The Oxygen Mask Rule

Posted on May 14, 2015 by leitis23

You know that really long boring safety speech we all pretty much ignore before we take off for any flight?  Remember how they always say to always put your oxygen mask on first before helping anyone else? The reason is … Continue reading →

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No One Talks About the Fear

Posted on April 18, 2015 by leitis23

The other day was a stunningly beautiful sunny day with a light breeze.  Exactly what you imagine when you think of the perfect day to be outside doing, well, anything.  I, however, sat looking out the window from my physical … Continue reading →

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She replied, “I wish I had a stroke as an excuse for my short-term memory issues!”

Posted on October 5, 2014 by leitis23

I Had a Stroke at 33 This is a long story, but a good one.  Although she experienced very little pain you can see the same stories circling her life after the stroke.  You can see how she was treated … Continue reading →

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Darkest Days 3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by leitis23

If you are just joining, this will make a lot more sense if you go back and read 1 and 2. A couple years later I wanted to peacefully close the door on my ex.  I still had love in … Continue reading →

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