CRPS is such an awful and mysterious disease. It affects each of us different and what may help one day will not help the next. This is in no way suggesting that if you suffer with CRPS that you should go out and join a gym. I am also not suggesting that I have all… Continue reading Things I have learned from CRPS in 39 days (after joining a gym)
I am a social worker. Not only as my job, a way to make money and put food on the table but also as a person. It has been a part of my identity for the last decade. The passion that I have for making a difference in those lives around me is a fire that… Continue reading Hear Our Voice: How to Advocate for Your Beliefs From Your Couch
I don’t know about you, but I am physically and emotionally exhausted from the last few days. We said goodbye to one president and swore in a new one. And then we Marched. We stood up for individuals’ rights across the nation. My social media has been a battle ground. People are bullying their friends… Continue reading Tired of the Political Rollercoaster? Here Are 37 ways to be kind to others (Mindful Mondays)
In todays world we are constantly connected and plugged in to EVERYTHING that is happening around us. We don’t miss a hot news topic, a funny video, an honest meme or work email. Many of us walk around ALL DAY with our phones on our body. We start our days by instinctually checking the weather… Continue reading Mindful Mondays: Unplug to Reconnect
Here we are, we made it through another week!! You are probably finding yourselves shifting back into your routine after the holidays. You may even be trying to hang onto some resolution goals that you made for the new year. Give yourself a pat on the back!! This is one of the hardest week for most… Continue reading Mindful Mondays: Being Present in Your Life
Hi there 🙂 Thanks for reading! If you have been a reader in the past, welcome back and if you are new… I hope you find the following post helpful! It is my intent to share Mindful Mondays Posts on The Invisible Warrior every week. Last year the initiative was put on hold while I… Continue reading Mindful Mondays: Letting Go of 2016 & Celebrate You!
So the insurance had said no to a recent request for a Ketamine Infusion and apparently the medical/insurance world closes down during the holidays. As you know, I was devastated upon hearing that news. I was in fear of the unknown and felt that so many things were out of my control. (Read more here).… Continue reading Strong. Fierce. Me.
This morning my phone rang, blaring through my car speakers as I made my way to work through the frigid temperatures. I recognized the number and answered quickly, pulling to the side of the road and focusing all of my attention on the voice on the other end. It was the person who I connected with… Continue reading Insurance Denied. My loss of Ketamine Infusions.
Today I wear Orange not because it will benefit me, but because it WILL benefit my loved ones, friends and those around the world who have never heard of CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Today I wear Orange to educate people of the symptoms and triggers to this disease that is progressively trying to take… Continue reading Today I wear Orange
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting colder. The leaves are changing color and dropping from the trees to prepare for the frigid winter months. This isn’t my first rodeo with winter but I did step out of the ring for 7 years to live in the… Continue reading Surviving the Winter with CRPS
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