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Grace and Passion – Random Sunday Thoughts
With our words and actions, we can either contribute to or diminish the unrest, hate, and strife in the world. As someone who is deeply passionate and dedicated to sharing information on challenging topics and helping people through difficult situations, it can be hard to maintain balance at times. There are moments when I wish…
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Happy International Women’s Day!
To all the women I know who are downcast, suffering, mistreated, and misunderstood because of their illness or disability…I see you. To all the brave moms who fight for their children and advocate for their health despite many obstacles…I see you. You are one of the reasons I fight so hard to keep helping, sharing,…
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Mold Illness, AE/PANS/PANDAS Thoughts
The journey through Mold IlIness and conditions like PANS, a type of Autoimmune Encephalitis isn’t easy.We’re all struggling through unspoken battles, some of us more than others. Every once in a while, I hear someone say how strong I am. When people admire my strength, I have to remind them that I’m just as fragile…
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Mold Illness Thoughts & Words of Encouragement
In this post, I wanted to share some of my recent thoughts, and a word of encouragement for those who are navigating through chronic illness as a result of toxic mold exposure and other toxicants. As we encounter many trials and difficulties throughout our day, let us remember to be kind and show compassion! Some…
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Ways to Share Love & Kindness With Those Who Are Hurting This Holiday Season
This holiday season, you may run into people along the way who are a step away from falling into an abyss. They may be struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, or not wanting to live anymore. You won’t know it upon first glance or even after briefly speaking to them, but the darkness is there, hidden…
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I Just Want My Life Back – Mold Illness Thoughts
I thought I’d share a few lines I penned in my diary on a day that I was feeling completely overwhelmed. I just want my life back! I want to see the pretty girl whose eyes sparkle with hope. I want to hear her laugh and say everything will be alright. I miss her infectious…
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Sunday Reflections- Grief Isn’t Shameful
There seems to be a lot of talk around grief these days. Many years ago when you endured something traumatic it wasn’t the norm to hear people tell you to take your time grieving. At least that wasn’t my experience. When I was very sick from toxic mold exposure in my office and my father…
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Saturday Thoughs – Be Careful How You Treat Those in Our Community
Being mean spirited and casting judgments on those with disabling and debilitating health conditions is never a good idea. Before you judge or lash out at people in our community, consider these 5 things: 1. Some adults have to sleep/rest longer hours, not because they’re lazy but because their disability or chronic illness requires much…
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I almost Died – Sunday Ramblings & Reflections
Hi friends. I hope and pray that you are well. I’ve missed you. Lately, I’ve been hiding as we navigate through some crazy terrain. I’m sorry I haven’t been very active on my social media pages or blog these past few weeks. Life has been slapping me in the face, and I’m still a bit…
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Thoughts on the Losses We Experience Due to Mold Illness & Chemical Injury
The loss and constant suffering of mold illness and chemical injury can feel like you are constantly in and out of funerals. You bury one loss only to find that there is yet another one that you have to bury. Month after month, year after year, these losses can leave you feeling heartbroken, angry, and lonely. The loss of…
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Random Thoughts on Marriage, Mold Illness & Faith
I can’t pretend that I have a perfect marriage, nor can I say that we have always handled everything thrown at us with grace and patience. We’ve tried, but we’ve failed and started over so many times. Truth be told, we have fallen flat on our faces. We have quit, screamed, cried, walked away, and…
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Random Saturday Thoughts – Health & Hope
Healing takes time, be gentle with yourself, and don’t compare yourself to others. Not everyone who says they are an expert in a field knows what they are talking about, so do your due diligence. Beware of professionals in any given field who have a hidden agenda or hold money, power, and status as their…
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