I’m Taking a Break and a Nap

As readers of my blog know, I frequently talk about having Chronic Migraine and living with chronic pain. This illness has been a significant part of my adult life. Because of it, I’ve been struggling with my career since I was diagnosed over 5 years ago. I have fought my body, trying to force it…

I Think I’m Too Ambitious

Some days I forget that I’m ill and disabled. That may seem ridiculous since I’ve often said I’m in pain every day. And I am! But some days I forget how bad migraines can be. I forget how nauseating it is to move. I forget how much it hurts to sit in a room with…

Living with Pain: A Blog Update

Here’s the thing: I like writing. I like online communities (usually) and using them to encourage people. Here’s the other thing: I’m in physical pain every day. And when I am done working for the day, sometimes the pain is so much that I can’t open up the laptop to do these things. While work…