Dec 5, 2019
10 Things to Make Recovery from Major Surgery Easier
I had spinal fusion surgery this June. The recovery is long and often very boring. I have always been a very active person who enjoys...
Nov 26, 2019
Five Things Gastroparesis Taught Me
Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying of the stomach, and also known as stomach paralysis. It can be caused by a multitude of things,...
Oct 10, 2019
The Painful Truth About Chronic Pain
We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives. Many times pain is our bodies signaling us that there is a problem. Usually,...
Sep 30, 2019
Life with My Lifesaver: A look into my daily life with a service dog
My name is Chelsea, and I’m your seemingly average 25 year old woman. I say seemingly because there's a catch; I have several invisible...
Sep 13, 2019
Five Things Everyone Should Know About Celiac Disease
Ever since I was little, I had a “nervous belly.” I would be stuck eating broth and crackers for days after having yet another stomach...
Mar 13, 2019
The Reality of Invisible Disease
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...