I could go on and on about my home state of Maine in general - and I definitely do - so I figured I would compile a Maine travel guide for those of you visiting my home state. ... Read the Post...
What I Would Do If I Started a Blog Today
I feel like I’ve written several posts like this recently, but this is different, I swear! I want to talk about the lessons I’ve learned since I started this blog in 2013, ... Read the Post...
What To Expect After Subtalar Fusion Surgery: A Patient’s Perspective
Since I first talked about my tarsal coalition(s), I have been shocked at how many people have reached out about tarsal coalitions and subtalar fusions. People have DMd me, ... Read the Post...
Halloween Recipes for Common Food Sensitivities
Yeah, it’s technically still summer, but we are 2 months away from Halloween. And whether or not you are a party person or a costume person, we can all appreciate some ... Read the Post...
Starting a Chronic Illness Blog: Tips for Blogging with Fatigue and Pain
I’ve had chronic illness and chronic pain since 2001, which means that as long as I’ve been a blogger, I’ve been a chronic illness blogger. I’ve learned a lot about how to ... Read the Post...
Resources for Chronic Illness: How Organizing Can Make It Easier
If there’s one thing I love, it’s organizing. I’m a big planner person, I love planner stickers, it’s a whole thing. And that organization has helped me a lot with managing my ... Read the Post...
How To Be a Health Blogger: Writing Blog Posts
There are many elements to blogging that are the same across all niches. But there are some parts to writing blog posts about health and health-related topics that are unique. ... Read the Post...
Arthritis Diagnosis: Diagnosis Stories + The Diagnostic Process Explained
I think healthy people aren’t aware of how difficult it is to get a diagnosis of our illnesses. Since July marks 11 years since my arthritis diagnosis, which was 9 years since ... Read the Post...
2021 Recent Reads: April-June
Let’s talk books. I had a hard-ish time getting into reading this year, and I didn’t read too much in the first quarter. But I fixed that in the second! I read 10 ... Read the Post...
25 Awesome Blog Post Ideas for Beginners
Blogging changes a lot over the years, but one thing that stays the same is we always want blog post ideas. This was true when I started in 2013, it’s true now in 2021, and it ... Read the Post...
Life with Chronic Illness: One Patient’s Life with 6 Illnesses
Life with chronic illness is certainly never boring. (Well, it is boring when all you can do is watch Netflix, but you know what I mean.) While I’ve talked about my experience ... Read the Post...
How To Write a Blog Post in 10 Easy Steps + Free Blog Post Template
I know, I know - do we really need a post about how to write a blog post? You might think “no,” but I think “yes.” Yes, anyone can write a blog post. But writing an effective ... Read the Post...
What You Should Know About TMJ Arthritis
When it comes to arthritis, the most talked about joints are probably knees and hips. But, aside from my ankles, my most troublesome joints are my TMJs. In fact, I don’t know ... Read the Post...
Making Friends as an Adult: 12 Tips You Need
As someone who turned 30 recently (Gemini season, baby!), I am a full adult. I’m very lucky to have close friends who I have known for a long time. But I don’t live near most ... Read the Post...
Mental Health and Chronic Disease Management: What You Should Know
Living with chronic illness takes a toll on you, and not just physically; it is also hard on you emotionally. I’ve been in pain for nearly 20 years, and I have 6 chronic ... Read the Post...