Let me start by saying, If you have ever felt confused by your symptoms, dismissed by professionals, overwhelmed by your mental health, misunderstood by those around you, and unsure where to begin… I have created this space with YOU in mind.

I started this site to be supportive, soft, and a clear resource for anyone navigating…

• Chronic Illness
• Mental Health
• Trauma / Domestic Violence
• or the unique and unrequested overlap of all of the above

A space to be and feel SEEN.

NO minimizing.

NO Stigma.

Just clarity, compassion, and real experience.

What you will find here:

• MY story.
• Chronic Illness Support & Information
• Mental Health Support & Information
• Tools & resources

Chronic Illness is a health condition that lasts for a long period of time (typically 3 months or longer), an eternity most would probably say. A life sentence. It often requires a lot of management, treatment, and life style adjustments. Chronic Illness can affect any part of the body. Joints, nerves, organs, tissues, muscles, immune system, and nervous system.

Most of those who are able bodied think chronic illness is just “being tired” or an excuse to be “lazy”. The reality is it’s not something a person can simply push through.

It involves…

• symptoms
• flare ups
• chronic pain
• fatigue
• instability
• unpredictability

Chronic Illness isn’t linear.

Some illnesses stay stable over time while others fluctuate. Some are invisible. One thing that is shared in common across the board is that many are misunderstood.

Examples of Chronic Illness:

1. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome / Marfan Syndorme
2. Lupus
3. Diabetes
4. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
5. Chron’s disease and other GI issues
6. Chronic pain conditions
7. Neurological disorders
8. Mental health conditions when long term and impactful (see mental health page for additional information)

If I missed your chronic illness, you aren’t dismissed. Please leave a comment and let me know.