

10 Things to Make Recovery from Major Surgery Easier
I had spinal fusion surgery this June. The recovery is long and often very boring. I have always been a very active person who enjoys...
Dec 5, 2019


Five Things Gastroparesis Taught Me
Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying of the stomach, and also known as stomach paralysis. It can be caused by a multitude of things,...
Nov 26, 2019

The Painful Truth About Chronic Pain
We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives. Many times pain is our bodies signaling us that there is a problem. Usually,...
Oct 10, 2019

Life with My Lifesaver: A look into my daily life with a service dog
My name is Chelsea, and I’m your seemingly average 25 year old woman. I say seemingly because there's a catch; I have several invisible...
Sep 30, 2019

Five Things Everyone Should Know About Celiac Disease
Ever since I was little, I had a “nervous belly.” I would be stuck eating broth and crackers for days after having yet another stomach...
Sep 13, 2019

The Reality of Invisible Disease
Having an invisible illness is almost cruel. You carry a ball and chain around with you everyday, but you’re the only one who knows about...
Mar 13, 2019