First thoughts … the end of an interesting month … I learnt a lot about Rheumatoid Arthritis. I enjoyed the journey towards learning. With all the knowledge … the plan on how to move forward shapes itself. Setting realistic short-term goals aligned with your values Part of this journey was to invest to gather knowledge, … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 151 | The Road Ahead
Month: May 2025
2025 | chapter 5, page 150 | Advocacy and Purpose
First thoughts ... I learnt a lot this month. Using your experience to raise awareness about RA It became very evident that people have very different ideas about Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most people know there’s pain management, some know about the medication, some think because they know people who manage their things well they know. It’s … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 150 | Advocacy and Purpose
2025 | chapter 5, page 149 | Rediscovering Joy
the sun greeting through the clouds First thoughts ... joy ... rediscovering joy. it was lost indeed. lost from my mind, body and heart. I don't even know when I lost it. it was just gone when my body felt so bad and i found no enjoyment in anything ... gone. fatigue all the time. … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 149 | Rediscovering Joy
2025 | chapter 5, page 148 | Finding Your Tribe
First thoughts ... I have a tribe ... consisting of small groups of friends with unwavering love and support and care. and we are all going through stuff and we all support each other. my group is not one group but they are all my friends and I am theirs. my vibe attracts my tribe. … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 148 | Finding Your Tribe
2025 | chapter 5, page 147 | Dating with Chronic Illness
First thoughts ... today came with its own challenges. having to repeat things. people who want to make point. people who refuse to show insight and empathy. I'm done with the drama and the superficiality. if the level is just surface then we let it be and move on. no offense taken. behaviour noted. Also … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 147 | Dating with Chronic Illness
Oh my GOODness!
What are you good at? The things I thought I was good at was lost post-Covid. It's been a wild ride. The brain and thinking ability, process ability ... it was gone. I always thought I was good at thinking things through, planning, executing ... improving situations. This all fell apart. I was good at … Continue reading Oh my GOODness!
2025 | chapter 5, page 146 | Solo Living with RA
First thoughts ... today was an interesting day. reprimands coming for me. i am tired of having to explain myself. i don't want to convince people of how sick i am. i just want to deal with the hand that was dealt and get better and live the best quality life. is that so much … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 146 | Solo Living with RA
2025 | chapter 5, page 145 | The New Social Calendar
First thoughts ... It's Sunday. A choice was made about today ... to stay at home. Be still. quiet. Think over the past week. Strides made. Thoughts had. Steps forward. Things not completed. Things completed. Improvement. Growth. Life. Strategies for maintaining friendships with limited energy The ability to say no and be honest with your … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 145 | The New Social Calendar
All.
What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? Something I haven't thought about in ages. I am becoming aware of concern from my Dad ... for me to be taken care of in retirement ... in my single status ... as a single woman ... the concern of parents ... the love … Continue reading All.
2025 | chapter 5, page 144 | Workplace Accommodations
First thoughts ... today has been a lovely sunshiny autumn day. A little warm for autumn but good for laundry. I've been owing a few people brownies since last year ... I baked them today and dropped them off. Much accomplished. In bed. Cozy. Warm. Safe. Legal rights in the workplace for chronic conditions Labour … Continue reading 2025 | chapter 5, page 144 | Workplace Accommodations
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