A year ago, I dropped out of school for the second time. School had always been my strong point. I got straight As, held several...

Pain We all feel it at some point Some more than others But it’s there, lingering Pain watches us And waits Like wolves waiting for prey...

Living with a chronic illness can often feel like working a full-time job - the kind of job without lunch breaks, weekends off, vacation...

When I was growing up, I thought I was a fairly typical child. Sure, I had my “things,” but so did other children. My legs would hurt...

“How do you do it?” is one of the major questions I receive from people when they find out about all my health problems, as well as those...

Soft and sun-kissed Thick black lines Connect my heart's ink To my body's canvas But if you pay close attention, You will see scars...

Dear younger self, Where do I start? You will go through many trials and tribulations in the future but don't fear. They will be life...

Having an invisible illness is almost cruel. You carry a ball and chain around with you everyday, but you’re the only one who knows about...

When I was in the process of being diagnosed, I felt so alone. None of my other friends had a chronic illness, so I had no one to talk...

Managing a chronic illness or a disability can be incredibly isolating. It starts with missing a day here or there and before you know it...