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in Health &middot July 28, 2017

A Letter to the Mom Who Yelled at Me on the Bus for My Disability

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in Health &middot July 28, 2017

A Letter to the Mom Who Yelled at Me on the Bus for My Disability

If you follow me on Twitter, you may remember that last week I posted about being yelled at on the bus. It was pretty crowded, and a mom got on the bus with her kids, and they ... Read the Post...

My Favorite Face Masks
in Lifestyle &middot July 26, 2017

My Favorite Face Masks

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in Lifestyle &middot July 26, 2017

My Favorite Face Masks

My Favorite Face Masks

There are many elements to having great skin, but one of the ways you can help make your skin as good as possible is by using face masks. I've used loads of different ones ... Read the Post...

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in Writing & Blogging &middot July 24, 2017

A Guide To Writing Disabled Characters

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in Writing & Blogging &middot July 24, 2017

A Guide To Writing Disabled Characters

No matter the story that you're writing, you should make sure that there is a diverse cast of characters, and a part of that diversity should include disability. Disability is ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot July 19, 2017

Where To Find Blog Post Ideas

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in Writing & Blogging &middot July 19, 2017

Where To Find Blog Post Ideas

Whether you're considering starting a blog or you've been writing for a while, at some point you need to figure out where you can get blog post ideas. I've been blogging for ... Read the Post...

On Inspiration Porn
in Health &middot July 17, 2017

On Inspiration Porn

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in Health &middot July 17, 2017

On Inspiration Porn

On Inspiration Porn

If you have had any interactions with anyone involved with the disability community - including if you follow me online, especially on Twitter - you've probably heard about ... Read the Post...

Are Book Reviews Necessary?
in Writing & Blogging &middot July 14, 2017

Are Book Reviews Necessary?

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in Writing & Blogging &middot July 14, 2017

Are Book Reviews Necessary?

Are Book Reviews Necessary?

I'm out recovering from my infusion, so thanks you, Chris, for the awesome guest post! I'll be back next week! You’ve heard the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” ... Read the Post...

2017 Reader Survey + Giveaway
in Lifestyle &middot July 12, 2017

2017 Reader Survey + Giveaway

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in Lifestyle &middot July 12, 2017

2017 Reader Survey + Giveaway

2017 Reader Survey + Giveaway

Every year since I started blogging, I have done a reader survey. This helps me understand my readers better, from what they like to who they are. As always, as a thank you ... Read the Post...

My Summer Essentials
in Lifestyle &middot July 10, 2017

My Summer Essentials

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in Lifestyle &middot July 10, 2017

My Summer Essentials

My Summer Essentials

We're officially in the thick of summer! It was still pretty springy here through most of June, but summer really kicked in at the end of June. Since we still have a lot more ... Read the Post...

in Health &middot July 7, 2017

Beginner’s Guide: Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis

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in Health &middot July 7, 2017

Beginner’s Guide: Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis

As I've mentioned before, there are over 100 types of arthritis, and one of the more common ones is rheumatoid, with 1.5 million American patients (x). When diagnosing ... Read the Post...

June Blog Traffic Report
in Writing & Blogging &middot July 5, 2017

June Blog Traffic Report

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in Writing & Blogging &middot July 5, 2017

June Blog Traffic Report

June Blog Traffic Report

Another month, another traffic report. I'm actually really pleased with this one, though! My traffic increased by 28% in June, and my social media grew, too. What's extra ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot June 30, 2017

Currently [Vol. 10]

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in Lifestyle &middot June 30, 2017

Currently [Vol. 10]

Guess who's baaaaaackkkkkk! I'm doing better but am nowhere near healed yet. In fact, it has taken me all week to write this post, so again, not healed. But I am doing better, ... Read the Post...

Coconut Products
in Lifestyle &middot June 28, 2017

Surprising Benefits of Coconut Oil

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in Lifestyle &middot June 28, 2017

Surprising Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut Products

I'm still out recovering from surgery, but I hope you enjoy this guest post from Samantha! I hope to be back here within a week. Surprising Beauty Benefits of Coconut ... Read the Post...

30 Things about Living with POTS
in Health &middot June 23, 2017

30 Things About Living with POTS

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in Health &middot June 23, 2017

30 Things About Living with POTS

30 Things about Living with POTS

Thank you to the amazing Emmie for this awesome guest post! I am especially thankful for it because we're trying to figure out if I have POTS, so it's great to see this post. ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot June 20, 2017

Making the Perfect Picnic

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in Lifestyle &middot June 20, 2017

Making the Perfect Picnic

Hi, everyone! I'm currently out recovering from knee surgery and won't be back for a little while, so pease enjoy this guest post. I'll be back on social media before I'm back ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot June 16, 2017

2017 Recent Reads: April-June

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in Lifestyle &middot June 16, 2017

2017 Recent Reads: April-June

One of the best things that I've done this year is do my best to read for fun. It's hard because I do so much reading for school, but with Audible and intentionally setting ... Read the Post...

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I personally have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalg I personally have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Sjögren's syndrome, which makes 3 forms of arthritis.⁣
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to remind people of these facts. Here's today's fact.⁣
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Like, comment, and share to spread awareness 💖 ⁣
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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⁣⁣.⁣
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ID: Fact or Fiction? Let's Check! ⁣
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Arthritis means only 1 thing.⁣
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There are over 100 kinds of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and more!⁣
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#ArthritisAwareness #RheumatoidArthritis #Fibromyalgia #SjogrensSyndrome #Arthritis
SHARING YOUR HEALTH EXPERIENCES PUBLICLY⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ I sh SHARING YOUR HEALTH EXPERIENCES PUBLICLY⁣⁣⁣
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I share my personal health experiences online, which I find it somewhat easy to do because I've been talking publicly - albeit to a smaller audience - since my health problems started in 2001. ⁣⁣⁣
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If you share something online, you need to be prepared for people to ask questions or argue with you. Should they? No. Will that stop them? Also do. ⁣
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That's one of the reasons that talking online about what can be trauma is not easy or for everyone. That's why it's important to practice self-care and to consciously think about what you want to share online before you do it. ⁣⁣⁣
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For example, I generally only talk publicly about a health situation once it has passed, especially if it's an emergency. I also make sure that I'm in a good place mentally before I talk about it. That way, I don't share things I'll regret sharing publicly later. It also helps me be less anxious about sharing these details.⁣⁣⁣
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And I don't share everything! There's lot of stuff that I haven't talked about not only online but with people in real life. It might seem like I share everything I've experienced, but I don't. ⁣
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IDs: Kate works on a laptop offscreen. She's a redheaded white woman wearing a beige-and-navy striped sweater, silver Claddagh necklace, and pink glasses.⁣
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#ChronicallyIll #RheumatoidArthritis #ChronicPain #Endometriosis #SjogrensSyndrome
Week 18 of 2026 Weekly 1️⃣ Cross-stitch and IVIG Week 18 of 2026 Weekly 

1️⃣ Cross-stitch and IVIG 
2️⃣ Another trip to the foot doctor. We’re officially in Try To Avoid My 6th Foot Surgery mode 🤞🏻 
3️⃣ At least there were lilacs?

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1️⃣ Looking down at Kate’s lap. Tubes are coming out of her shirt. She’s working on a cross stitch.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a doctor’s office. She’s wearing a lilac mask.
3️⃣ A lilac bush

#IVIG #CrossStitching #ChronicIllness #ChronicallyIll #InvisibleIllness
FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain? This is a se FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain? 

This is a series where I answer questions I frequently get about my rheumatoid arthritis. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice - just saying the truth about my body in particular. 

Video: Kate speaks to camera. There are captions. A black text box reads “FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain?” 

#RheumatoidArthritis #AutoimmuneArthritis #Arthritis #ArthritisAwarenessMonth
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which is the per May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to remind people of these facts. Here's today's fact.⁣
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Like, comment, and share to spread awareness 💖⁣
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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⁣⁣.⁣
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ID: Fact or Fiction? Let's Check! ⁣
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Arthritis only affects people as they age.⁣
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Arthritis can affect anyone at any age, including kids as young as 3.⁣
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#ArthritisAwareness #Arthritis #RheumatoidDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #ArthritisAwarenessMonth
I’ve been on IVIG since September. So what does su I’ve been on IVIG since September. So what does success look like? ⁣
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*This is all just for me and my case!*⁣
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1️⃣ I haven't gotten sick at all since I started, not even a cold. ⁣
2️⃣ My lungs are clear of any ground glass opacities, which was what pushed us over to finally doing IVIG regularly. ⁣
3️⃣ We feel better about saying that I don't have any infections. Because symptoms are often signs of the body fighting an infection, we couldn't always trust that I wasn't sick because I didn't have symptoms. ⁣
4️⃣ Because of all of this, we're increasing my next Rituxan dose! This will mean better RA symptoms and hopefully no new illnesses for a few years.⁣
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#ChronicallyIll #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmune
Week 17 of 2026 Weekly 1️⃣ Making some real progr Week 17 of 2026 Weekly

1️⃣ Making some real progress with this cross stitch
2️⃣ Walking casts have multiple uses, including holding down your mat! (Don’t worry - I only did broken-foot-compatible things) 

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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⁣⁣.

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1️⃣ An in-progress cross stitch. You can see that Kate stitched 2 bears.
3️⃣ A walking cast lies on a black yoga mat 

#CrossStitching #CrossStitcher #RheumatoidArthritis #Osteoporosis #LoopsAndThreads
Can we talk about fatigue for a sec? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Fatigue Can we talk about fatigue for a sec? ⁣⁣⁣
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Fatigue is so much more than being tired. It's sleeping 10 hours at night and then struggling to stay awake during the day. It's trouble focusing because, even though you just had 3 cups of coffee, you're thinking about sleep. It's needing to factor rest in during the day because you have plans at night. ⁣⁣⁣
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It's a lot. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It's no secret that I have multiple chronic illnesses. But did you know that all of them - all 11+ of them - have fatigue as a symptom? Sometimes the fatigue is worse than the pain and, uh, I live with a lot of pain.⁣⁣
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This picture was taken when I was super anemic and waiting for 4 iron infusions. Now, months later, I can see it. And I also don't know how I got through the months of that anemia. ⁣
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#ChronicallyIll #RheumatoidArthritis #Fibromyalgia #Endometriosis #POTS
Week 16 of 2026 This week had EVERYTHING 1️⃣ Cr Week 16 of 2026 

This week had EVERYTHING

1️⃣ Cross-stitch during virtual mass 
2️⃣ Tuesday featured a 90-minute meeting during work and then an hour advocacy work call after my day job (both were good!)
3️⃣ Wednesday started at my foot doctor’s office and I left in a walking boot. Hopefully these 3 fractured bones will heal correctly this time 🤞🏻
4️⃣ Thursday started back at MGH for my annual neurology appointment + foot CT scan
5️⃣ Then I went up to Maine … 
6️⃣ to celebrate my grandma’s 85th birthday! 

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1️⃣ In the foreground is an in-progress cross-stitch piece. The background shows an open laptop streaming Catholic mass.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s a white woman with auburn hair and green glasses.
3️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a doctor’s office. 
4️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a car.
5️⃣ Kate takes a selfie snuggling with a golden retriever.
6️⃣ Kate and her cousins stand with their grandmother in front of a sign saying "Happy Birthday." 

#CrossStitch #ChronicPain #ChronicallyIll #InvisibleIllness
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