7 Ways to Build a Chronic Illness Emergency Fund
Having a chronic illness is expensive. Struggling financially is so common, you might even call it normal. Those of us who live with chronic illness have the usual expenses, but your health condition cranks up the strain on the budget even more. Having a cushion of savings can make all the difference. Whether it’s paying…
A Story About Mushrooms (No, Not That Kind)
Last week, when I made the rounds of the market for my weekly groceries, I stalled out at the green grocer. More specifically, I was entranced by a bin of cremini mushrooms. I could feel myself drooling, just a little, and the urge to buy all of them, every single one, and eat them right…
From Helplessness to Hope with Chronic Illness: 5 Strategies to Push Back Depression
I had a rough entry into the holidays. The fates conspired to send me a number of events over which I had little control. On top of already existing stress, plus having slammed it into overdrive to prepare for the holidays, my body (and mind) had had enough. So I got sick. Or rather, I…