Health Insurance Bingo: Selecting a Plan That Works For YouChanging health insurance providers is not something I like to do. It often requires having to find a new primary care physician...reactionscomments
My Meltdown Over A Jar of JellyI wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic...reactions1comment
Pain Makes Patience Short and Days LongPain, frustration, anger - all of these impact our ability to be patient with life’s daily struggles. Let’s face it, working around...reactions2comments
Three Myths about Using a Mobility AidPhysical pain from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses forced me to utilize mobility aids for much of my chronic life...reactions6comments
I Can Only Apologize So MuchSometimes, I feel as if all I ever say are apologies. If I had a dime for every time I said, “I’m...reactions1comment
Pushing, Pushing, Pushing OurselvesIt can be very difficult for people who do not have psoriatic arthritis to understand some of the choices we make. To...reactions4comments
Freezing Your PsA PainIt is no secret that I only use natural and alternative pain relief options for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and my other chronic...reactions5comments
Daydreams For a Better Future with PsA – Part 2Welcome back, daydreamers! If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of this article series here. Now, I want to get to...reactionscomments
The Psoriatic Arthritis CommunityThere is no community in this world like the chronic illness community. We support each other, offer encouragement and understanding, and help...reactionscomments
What Value Does Psoriatic Arthritis Give Me?This is a question I have to ponder over and over again in my mind. I’m sure I started with some value...reactionscomments
There’s Nothing Fun About Canceling Plans Because of a FlareFor some strange reason, there are quite a few people who think that those of us who cancel plans due to our...reactionscomments
The Burden of PainBy definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living...reactions13comments
Talking to Your Professor About Having Psoriatic ArthritisAt the start of my freshman year of college, I was terrified of my professors. I was afraid that their classes would...reactionscomments
Sending Kids Back To School Without Increasing Your PainIt’s that time of year! The kids are heading back to school! While most parents are giddy with excitement, those who live...reactionscomments
The Business of Corporate SponsorshipMany of us use our advocacy and ambassadorships in support of non-profits that raise money for research or awareness of our causes...reactionscomments
Gaining a New Perspective: Reflections From a Loved OnePerspective. It’s a notorious word and has probably been the source of some of the greatest arguments and misunderstandings of all time...reactionscomments
One Weary WarriorExhaustion.Fatigue.Weariness.Burnout.Depleted.Empty. Sometimes, I look at myself in the mirror and think, I have nothing left to give. This warrior is exhausted, and...reactions1comment
What Does Remission Look Like?Can you imagine being in pain that hinders your everyday life? You can't see the light at the end of the tunnel...reactionscomments
Learning to Coexist with Psoriatic ArthritisThe other day I thought about how far I have come since I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia in...reactions3comments
When Should You Call the Doctor?When I had my first child, I was often plagued by this very question. Every scrape, bruise, or cold doesn’t necessarily warrant...reactions1comment
