• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Kate the (Almost) Great

Chronic illness blog

  • Home
  • Start Here
    • About
    • As Seen On
    • Tags & Topics
    • Popular Posts
  • Blogging Resources
  • Freebie
  • Shop the Blog
    • Products for the Chronically Ill
  • Contact & Work with Me
    • Ads and Sponsoring
  • Follow
  • Holiday
    • Gift Guides
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Custom Gifts | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Lifestyle &middot November 15, 2019

Gift Guide: Custom Gifts

Read the Post »

in Lifestyle &middot November 15, 2019

Gift Guide: Custom Gifts

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Custom Gifts | Kate the (Almost) Great

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! It's that time again - holiday gift guide time! I know it might seem early to some ... Read the Post...

Master Blogging and SEO in 1 Month: October Blog Traffic Report | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Writing & Blogging &middot November 8, 2019

Master Blogging and SEO in 1 Month: October Blog Traffic Report

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot November 8, 2019

Master Blogging and SEO in 1 Month: October Blog Traffic Report

Master Blogging and SEO in 1 Month: October Blog Traffic Report | Kate the (Almost) Great

If you have had a website for more than a few months, you have probably heard about search engine optimization (aka SEO) and that it's important if you want to grow your ... Read the Post...

Text reads: Buy my ebook for chronic health bloggers, worth $140, but buy for $10! There is also an image of the ebook cover. The ebook is named "Take Your Blog (And Income!) To The Next Level: Resources for Chronic Health Bloggers".
How To Stay Healthy in Flu Season | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog
in Health &middot November 5, 2019

How To Stay Healthy in Flu Season

Read the Post »

in Health &middot November 5, 2019

How To Stay Healthy in Flu Season

How To Stay Healthy in Flu Season | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog

Somehow it's November already, which means that we are heading into flu season! While you can get it year-round, in the US you're more likely to get it in December through ... Read the Post...

2019 Recent Reads: July-September | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog
in Lifestyle &middot October 25, 2019

2019 Recent Reads: July-September

Read the Post »

in Lifestyle &middot October 25, 2019

2019 Recent Reads: July-September

2019 Recent Reads: July-September | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog

We're back with another episode of 2019 Recent Reads! I love doing these quarterly recaps of what I've been reading. It's a fun way to share the books that I've been enjoying, ... Read the Post...

Why Isn't My Blog Getting Traffic? | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog
in Writing & Blogging &middot October 18, 2019

Why Isn’t My Blog Getting Traffic?

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot October 18, 2019

Why Isn’t My Blog Getting Traffic?

Why Isn't My Blog Getting Traffic? | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blog

The longer I blog, the more often I see people asking, "Why isn't my blog getting traffic?" on Facebook groups, Twitter, and more. Blogging has changed a lot since I started, ... Read the Post...

Things To Do in Ireland for First-Time Visitors | Kate the (Almost Great)
in Lifestyle &middot October 15, 2019

Things To Do in Ireland for First-Time Visitors

Read the Post »

in Lifestyle &middot October 15, 2019

Things To Do in Ireland for First-Time Visitors

Things To Do in Ireland for First-Time Visitors | Kate the (Almost Great)

As you know if you follow my Instagram, I spent the first week of September in Ireland. While this was my first time, it was my parents' third. This was great because they ... Read the Post...

How To Be a Hero for Chronic Illness Patients | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Health, Lifestyle &middot October 11, 2019

How To Be a Hero for Chronic Illness Patients

Read the Post »

in Health, Lifestyle &middot October 11, 2019

How To Be a Hero for Chronic Illness Patients

How To Be a Hero for Chronic Illness Patients | Kate the (Almost) Great

This is a sponsored post, but as always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! As of 2014, there are approximately 133 million ... Read the Post...

September 2019 Blog Traffic Report | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Writing & Blogging &middot October 8, 2019

September 2019 Blog Traffic Report

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot October 8, 2019

September 2019 Blog Traffic Report

September 2019 Blog Traffic Report | Kate the (Almost) Great

Before we get into this part of my 2019 blog traffic report, a few comments from yours truly. I'm not going to lie: September was all over the place in regards to my ... Read the Post...

How I Prepared My Blog for Vacation | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Writing & Blogging &middot September 24, 2019

How I Prepared My Blog for Vacation

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot September 24, 2019

How I Prepared My Blog for Vacation

How I Prepared My Blog for Vacation | Kate the (Almost) Great

As you may or may not know, I spent the first week of September in Ireland! (Stay tuned for a post about that.) Because it was my first proper vacation in years and years, I ... Read the Post...

How To Make Baseball Pancakes
in Lifestyle &middot September 20, 2019

How To Make Baseball Pancakes

Read the Post »

in Lifestyle &middot September 20, 2019

How To Make Baseball Pancakes

How To Make Baseball Pancakes

This is a sponsored post done in collaboration with Nellie's Free Range Eggs. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! I love this time ... Read the Post...

Chronic Illness Advice: Resources for the Newly-Diagnosed Patient
in Health &middot September 17, 2019

Chronic Illness Advice: Resources for the Newly-Diagnosed Patient

Read the Post »

in Health &middot September 17, 2019

Chronic Illness Advice: Resources for the Newly-Diagnosed Patient

Chronic Illness Advice: Resources for the Newly-Diagnosed Patient

As this month marks 18 years since my chronic pain started, I've been reflecting a lot on what my life has looked like and how it has been impacted by this pain. I have said ... Read the Post...

Get More Visitors to Your Blog: August Blog Traffic Report
in Writing & Blogging &middot September 13, 2019

Get More Visitors To Your Blog: August Blog Traffic Report

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot September 13, 2019

Get More Visitors To Your Blog: August Blog Traffic Report

Get More Visitors to Your Blog: August Blog Traffic Report

I'm back from vacation! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I was in Ireland last week. I got back about a week ago, and I'm back in the swing of things now. Which ... Read the Post...

POTS Exercise Protocol Diary: Month 3 | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Health &middot September 3, 2019

POTS Exercise Protocol Diary: Month 3

Read the Post »

in Health &middot September 3, 2019

POTS Exercise Protocol Diary: Month 3

POTS Exercise Protocol Diary: Month 3 | Kate the (Almost) Great

While neither of the first 2 months of this exercise protocol were easy, month 3 was so. hard. Which is why this post is coming out at the beginning of September and not ... Read the Post...

The Best WordPress Plugins: The Plugins I Use and Love
in Writing & Blogging &middot August 27, 2019

The Best WordPress Plugins: The Plugins I Use And Love

Read the Post »

in Writing & Blogging &middot August 27, 2019

The Best WordPress Plugins: The Plugins I Use And Love

The Best WordPress Plugins: The Plugins I Use and Love

When I switched to WordPress in 2015, I found it a bit overwhelming. There was so much to learn, and the most overwhelming were the plugins. Some plugins I've used since 2015, ... Read the Post...

DNFd Books: The Books I Couldn't Finish | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blogger
in Lifestyle &middot August 23, 2019

The Books I Couldn’t Finish

Read the Post »

in Lifestyle &middot August 23, 2019

The Books I Couldn’t Finish

DNFd Books: The Books I Couldn't Finish | Kate the (Almost) Great, Boston Lifestyle Blogger

I've talked a lot about books that I like, books from different genres that I love, books I want to read, and just generally a variety of book topics. But one topic I haven't ... Read the Post...

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 13
  • Page 14
  • Page 15
  • Page 16
  • Page 17
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 64
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Kate the (Almost) Great® is a chronic illness lifestyle blog. It is a resource for chronic illness patients and their loved ones.

  • Bluesky
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • TikTok
  • Twitter

Categories

Health
Lifestyle
Writing & Blogging

Pages To Start With

  • About Kate the (Almost) Great®: Meet the Health Blogger
  • As Seen On
  • Contact & Work with Me
  • Follow
  • Health Blog Resources I Actually Use + Recommend
  • Newsletter
  • Popular Posts
  • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Policy
  • Products for the Chronically Ill: My Recommendations
  • Shop
  • Start Here
  • Tags & Topics

Search

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This blog uses affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great!

Sign Up for the Newsletter

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Most Popular Posts

  • What Every POTS Syndrome Patient Needs for the Summer
  • Beginner’s Guide: Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Up
  • What Sjögren’s Syndrome Is: A Beginner’s Guide
  • The Products I Loved (And Wanted) in Grad School
  • Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis: What I’ve Learned
  • What Is the Difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
  • What Does Arthritis Pain Actually Feel Like?
  • 9 Arthritis Products That Help My Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • The Lifestyle Changes I Made for My Rheumatoid Arthritis


Bluehost.com Web Hosting $3.95

Health Union Patient Leader Certification

Support KTAG

If you like what I do, please support me on Ko-fi.




Footer

Sign Up for FREE Instagram Challenge

Get 25 FREE Instagram prompts for chronic health creators!

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Get your FREE Instagram challenge here 

and 

For just $5 get your copy of my ebook Take Your Blog (And Income!) to the Next Level with code "greatest".

.

Kate the (Almost) Great

Chronic health lifestyle blog

Lets Go!
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
My face comes with subtitles, so .. ⁣ ⁣ ⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ I My face comes with subtitles, so .. ⁣
⁣
⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣
⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⬛⁣⁣⁣
⁣
ID: Kate drinks coffee giving side eye. White text box reads "My Face When Someone Says 'You Shouldn't Need a Cane At Your Age'" ⁣
⁣
#ChronicPain #ChronicallyIll #RheumatoidArthritis #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Fibromyalgia
There's beauty everywhere, not just in the Maine w There's beauty everywhere, not just in the Maine woods. (Shocking to me, I know.) ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
There's beauty in little things, medium things. There's beauty in ordinary things. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
In the first cup of coffee of the day with the sun shining into the kitchen. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
In a completed checklist.⁣
⁣
In a freshly cleaned house. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
In discovering a new-to-you genre of television that you LOVE. ⁣⁣
In quiet moments with people you care about. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
There's beauty everywhere. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣
⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
ID: A beautiful lake and a mossy bank. ⁣
⁣
#MaineLife #207 #MaineLiving #IGNewEngland #Vacationland
Weeks 15 of 2026 Weekly Just trying to get throug Weeks 15 of 2026 Weekly

Just trying to get through!

1️⃣ IVIG time
2️⃣ I got a hair cut last week and then I looked nice at one point!

⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣.

⬛

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1️⃣ Looking at Kate’s lap. There’s a pump with tubes attached that go under Kate’s shirt.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s a white woman with auburn hair wearing a navy dress with flowers, a silver Celtic knot necklace, and green glasses. 

#ChronicallyIll #RheumatoidArthritis #SjogrensSyndrome #Fibromyalgia #IVIG
FAQ: What Is Subtalar Fusion Surgery? Background FAQ: What Is Subtalar Fusion Surgery? 

Background: I have tarsal coalition and rheumatoid arthritis and had subtalar fusion in my left foot in 2009 and in my right in 2018. While this was started because of the tarsal coalitions, it is a surgery that can help rheumatoid arthritis, too. 

Video: Kate talks to the camera. There are captions. A black text box at the binning reads “FAQ: What Is Subtalar Fusion Surgery?”. 

#TarsalCoalition #RheumatoidArthritis #SubtalarFusion #AutoimmuneDisease
There will be times when you do everything you can There will be times when you do everything you can to feel better and it won't work. That's not a failing on your part.⁣⁣
⁣
⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣
⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
ID: Screenshot of a Bluesky post. The background is dark teal, and it's written by Kate Mitchell | Kate the (Almost) Great with the username katethealmostgreat.bsky.social. ⁣The text reads what's above the first black box.⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
#RheumatoidArthritis #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Endometriosis #Fibromyalgia #SjogrensSyndrome
Weeks 13 and 14 of 2026 Weekly Had some rough pai Weeks 13 and 14 of 2026 Weekly

Had some rough pain days in here so I didn’t do a lot and I combined the weeks in 1 post!

1️⃣ Hematology appointment 
2️⃣ PCP, after which an x-ray showed stress fractures in 3 bones 
3️⃣ Tea and cross-stitching

⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣.

⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

1️⃣ Looking at Kate’s lap. There’s a medical bracelet on her wrist and a Kindle on her lap.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a doctor’s office. She’s a white woman with auburn hair wearing a black t-shirt, silver Celtic knot necklace, apricot mask, and green glasses.
3️⃣ Looking at a table on which is an orchid, an in-progress cross-stitch project, and a mug of tea.

#ChronicallyIll #RheumatoidArthritis #CrossStitcher #DisabledAndCute
Background: I have tarsal coalitions and rheumatoi Background: I have tarsal coalitions and rheumatoid arthritis in both of my feet, and I’ve had resection surgery and subtalar fusion surgeries. I am not a medical professional and am sharing my experience! 

Video: Kate talks to the camera. There are captions. Text reads at the beginning “FAQ: What Was the Recovery from Tarsal Coalition Surgeries Like?”. 

#TarsalCoalition #RheumatoidArthritis #ChronicPain
We've all made this mistake once (or twice or a hu We've all made this mistake once (or twice or a hundred times ...) ⁣
⁣
⬛⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣
⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⬛⁣⁣⁣
⁣
ID: Kate smiles at the camera. A white text box reads "No two chronic illness patients are the same, but we've all given ourselves flares by overdoing it on a good day". ⁣
⁣
#InvisibleIllness #ChronicallyIll #ChronicPain #SpoonieLife #ChronicIllness
SELF-IMAGE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ It can be rea SELF-IMAGE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS⁣⁣⁣
⁣
It can be really easy to feel like chronic illness has taken over everything about you and that all you are is a patient. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
You might be different than you were before you developed symptoms, but that doesn't mean that everything about you is different, even if everything about your life is different. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
There is no one aspect of our lives that defines all that we are. That's true for LITERALLY EVERYONE! No one is just one thing. We're all many, many things. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
For example: yes, I'm a chronic illness patient, and yes, I talk about it a lot online. But I'm also someone who is passionate about education, who played 1-3 instruments for 12 years, who is obsessed with her home state, who reads a ridiculous amount of historical fiction, and who has been writing in some capacity for decades. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
Even if all you know about me is that I'm a chronic illness patient, that doesn't mean that all I am is a chronic illness patient. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
⬛⁣
⁣
I’m Kate, a chronic illness patient and advocate sharing what my life is like with 10+ chronic illnesses. Follow me for more and check out my blog at katethealmostgreat.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣
⬛⁣
⁣
ID: Kate takes a selfie. She's a white woman with auburn hear with a blue sweater, green scarf, and pink glasses.⁣
⁣
#RheumatoidArthritis #Fibromyalgia #Sjogrens #Endometriosis #POTS
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2026 · Kate the (Almost) Great · Design by Studio Mommy