It only took 3 years, one ambulance ride, multiple ER visits, cardiac specialists, multiple doctors, a ridiculous diagnosis of PTSD and being labeled as a mental case to receive a proper diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease. I’m one of the lucky ones. Most patients see many more specialists over the course of more than 10 … Continue reading Overcoming Trauma from Chronic Illness
Tag: Comeback
What Does Healing Look Like?
Healing is being able to hike up Camelback Mountain with your daughter and not have to worry if you will randomly pass out. Healing is being able to attend a Cubs/Cards game with my family and not have a panic attack from a crowded stadium. Healing is saying YES to attending community events and not … Continue reading What Does Healing Look Like?
What a Difference a Year Makes
From a brief glance, it would appear I was having the time of my life in both of these pictures snapped at Wrigley Field. You see, these pictures only tell a small part of the story. One was taken in the summer of 2017 while the other was taken just a week ago. I desperately … Continue reading What a Difference a Year Makes
Battle Mode ~ Let’s FIGHT!
The roller coaster of hills have become not quite so extreme. I am starting to bounce back quicker when I get knocked down. My battle is far from over, but I'm finally beginning to kick some of the horrible symptoms that have plagued me for months, even years. I continue creative detox methods every week … Continue reading Battle Mode ~ Let’s FIGHT!
Living with Grit and Grace 