Living

In most respects, having determination is a great thing. If you describe someone as “determined” they are driven, successful, even resolute. When you are determined, you are focused to see...

I’m always talking about the insensitive remarks people make towards having a chronic illness. Whether it’s being told that we are too young to have such a disease, that we...

I was recently very touched by an article that I read in USA Today. The article was about actress Selma Blair and her next steps in her journey with Multiple...

Some people dream of being president. Other people dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, or veterinarians. However, all my life I wanted to be a mom. I am blessed with wonderful...

I had no clue what to expect when I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Outside of my rheumatologist telling me that it wasn’t curable, but that he could only...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for the past 35 years. In the last 15 years, I have considered myself an expert by experience only...

When you take time to think about it, it makes a great deal of sense why knee pain is so prevalent in the PsA community. After all, the knees are...

Working is just one of those things that most of us have to do on a regular basis. Whether we are feeling up to it or not. There are bills...

After having psoriasis for over 55 years, psoriatic arthritis for 35 years and fibromyalgia for 2 years; these diseases have taken somewhat of a toll on me.  When we are...

I often joke that I move at a snail’s pace. The truth is that I really do move slower than my friends and family. I can’t blame my age, because...

From time to time I am forced to remember that my body is a biological being and that other environmental and biological things can affect it. Have you ever seen...

I wish I had better advice than I currently do for coping with psoriatic arthritis. When it comes down to it, I feel like coping for me can come in...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Every now and again, you get a nice run of days when you can almost “forget” that you have a chronic illness. You go about your life, like any other...

There are several ways that a doctor can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis. Some of these include swollen fingers, joint damage, or suspect skin rashes. It isn't too often...

For the past month, my stories have been about the new addition to our family, our new granddaughter. Having a new baby brings big changes. I bet you are wondering...

Sleep, how I miss you. We used to be such good friends. When you left in the mornings, I would feel refreshed like having a good cup of coffee with...

We are all made, each and every one of us, differently. No two people are alike. Our life experiences, our bodies, and yes, even how our bodies handle psoriatic arthritis...

People think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more than entertain me, it has taught me a...

Being “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our days can’t be categorized by “sick” or “well.”...