Blog Articles by Month: December 2018

#Chronic Christmas Celebration on FUMS Podcast

FUMS is a terrific podcast addressing issues related to living with multiple sclerosis. The host, Kathy Young, is absolutely wonderful, incredibly well-prepared, and easy to talk to. I know this because I was recently a guest on FUMS (episode 027), talking about preparing and getting through the holidays with a chronic illness, and, naturally, my…

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#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 4: Tell Me a Story

Description: two shelves of books inside a cloud shape, headphone attached. Image has the number 4 in a square and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. When you have a chronic illness, you are…

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#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 3: The Bane of Sweater Lovers and How to Deal

  Description: a tool with a handle lies on a table. Image has the number 3 in a star and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. One of my favourite parts of winter —…

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#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 2: Silicone Containers

  Description: Two flat containers, stacked. Image has the number 2 in a circle and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. Many of us are trying to reduce how much we use plastic. Sure,…

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#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 1: How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

Description: Lene sitting in front of a Christmas tree, holding her book Chronic Christmas. Image has the number 1 in a heart and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. This is obvious. Perhaps too…

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