My Journey to Redefining Self & Relationships

Below are posts that reflect upon the experience of living with fibromyalgia, both the positive and the not-so-terribly-positive.

If you are interested in understanding how it can feel for someone living with fibromyalgia, or are interested reading about ways to get through the difficult moments, then read these posts.

• “Rome…Rain…Rest…And The Golden Girls” (posted on Feb. 16, 2011; explains the illness)
• “Apparently, Being Ill Has Some Benefits” (posted on Jan. 26, 2012; themes: fear/self-definition)
• “In the Absence of Words” (posted on Jun. 4, 2012; themes: loss/depression/anhedonia/creative block)
• “The Birds and The Flow of Water” (posted on Oct. 22, 2012; themes: anhedonia/pain)
• “He Tells Me To Write Fibromyalgia…” (posted on Feb. 20, 2013; symptom management/writing therapy)
• “What is Left” (posted on May 3, 2013; themes: FMS awareness month)
• “Fibromyalgia Welcomes You…To DIY” (posted on May 3, 2013; themes: transitions/impact of fibromyalgia on life and self-concept)
• “Keep It Sweet & Simple” (posted on May 8, 2013); themes: fibromyalgia management)
• “The In-Between State” (posted on May 20, 2013; themes emotion regulation)
• “The Next Step” (posted on June 22, 2013; themes: nutrition management)
• “Hair, Weight…The Results Are In” (posted on Oct. 30, 2013; themes: self-acceptance/self-image/transitions/self-care)
• “Secrets…Being A Therapist…Why I Blog” (posted on Nov. 2, 2013; themes: self-challenges/self-care)
• “Raise Your Head…Face Your Day” (posted on Nov. 6, 2013; themes: self-challenges/self-esteem)
• “The Bait: Do Not Take It!” (posted on Jan. 2, 2014; themes: self-care/self-focus/interpersonal relationships)
• “FMS-Speak-English Dictionary: When I Say…I Mean” (posted on Jan. 25, 2014; for loved ones)
• “The Three Ds…Disappointments, Decisions, Determination” (posted on May 9, 2014; themes: encouragement)
• “David Brady’s Interview on FMS” (posted on Jul. 15, 2014; themes: general info on diagnosis and treatment)
• “Article on Aerobic Exercise and FMS” (posted on Jul. 16, 2014; themes: benefits of exercise in symptom management)