Category: Livable Blog
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April-Proofing a New Home
With a recent move, we had a list of “must-haves” to make sure our new house was livable for future me. Here are some of the things we considered.
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Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety and Depression
If you read the headlines, you know that mental health struggles are on the rise, especially among kids and teens. There are a host of factors believed to contribute to this (including the pandemic, electronics, etc.), but regardless of the reasons, coping with mental health issues has become a major player in many families’ lives.…
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Life Update
If you’ve followed me for a while, you may have noticed I’ve been more or less MIA around here for a little bit. While I’ve continued to monitor my site, I just haven’t had the bandwidth to add new content. And there’s a good reason: over the past year and a half, I’ve been making…
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My Health Journey
I realized recently that I’ve shared bits and pieces of my health story on this site, but I’ve never really given the full story (or as full as it is to this point, as of the fall of 2023). So back-tracking somewhat, I hope you’ll indulge me as I take a few minutes to fill…
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Guest Post
Hop on over to my fellow chronic illness blogger’s site to check out my guest post about living with celiac disease!
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Minding the Moments
Sometimes survival (and peace) are about carving out space for quiet, and noticing what is good.
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Unusual Habits that Now Seem Normal
Living with chronic illness or disability means finding practical work-arounds to meet the challenges. Here are some of the unusual things I do that now feel normal.
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Living with Celiac Disease
Living with celiac disease presents some very specific challenges. Here are some of the ways it takes an emotional toll, and a few ways you can support your friend or family member living with celiac disease.
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Budget-Saving Ideas for Chronic Illness
Looking for a way to save a few pennies, and maybe a little effort? Here are some of the ways I keep my budget trimmed–both my monetary and energy budgets!
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An Open Letter to my Provider
Searching for a diagnosis is often a years-long journey. Even without the hope of a cure, a diagnosis can be an essential coping tool.
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