Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
The Caregiver's CaregiverChief Caregiver- every family has one. Whether it’s a spouse, child, parent or friend, in every support network there is always one...reactionscomments
Join The Big Girls ClubThis was said to me a few years ago after putting on a considerable amount of weight in the past 10 years...reactionscomments
Do You Think I Like Feeling This Way?Lately, I find myself wanting to shout from the rooftops, “Do you think I LIKE feeling this way?” Do you think it...reactions4comments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or...reactions2comments
How to Fall in Love with Shot DayWe are genetically hardwired to hate pain of any sort and to avoid it at all costs. We wear shoes so we...reactionscomments
Tips For How To Pace Yourself With PsADo you struggle with pacing yourself? I do!! Even though I have improved I am always looking for new ways to prevent...reactionscomments
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When SocializingWhen I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or...reactionscomments
Wisdom Gained as a Young Adult with Psoriatic ArthritisI admit it: I'm actually a cranky old lady in the body of a twenty-two-year-old. While other girls smell like perfume, I...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Has Made Me a LiarI’ve always valued honesty, truthfulness, and integrity. In fact, one of the reasons I married my husband is because of his unabashed...reactions2comments
5 Facts About Psoriatic Arthritis That Might Surprise YouWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or know someone who does, there are a few facts about psoriatic arthritis that might surprise you...reactions6comments
Daily Struggles with Psoriatic ArthritisObviously, getting out of bed is probably the biggest struggle every single day. That is a given. But I am constantly surprised...reactions18comments
Eat, Love, and PrayEat, love, and pray, that is how I get through each day. While it may sound silly, these three actions have made...reactionscomments
Running the Race with No End in SightThe doctors, the bottles of medicine, the constant pain, the anxiety, the appointments-sometimes it all closes in on me, burying me under...reactions5comments
Sometimes a Fall is Just a FallSometimes a fall is just a fall. Sometimes a bad day is just a bad day. Sometimes pain is just pain. When...reactionscomments
Finding a Family Car That Didn't Increase My PainPsoriatic arthritis creates enough pain in my life and the last thing I need is to add to it. With that said...reactions2comments
What It's Like to Live With Mild PsA?Living with mild PsA is like a minor annoyance. Like that neighbour next door to you blasting their music from time to...reactions2comments
Souvenirs and SymbolsAs a whole, I believe it is safe to say that as humans, we love our “stuff.” Our closets, cupboards, and garages...reactionscomments
Living with PsA is a Balancing ActLiving with psoriatic arthritis has taught me the importance of balance. If not careful, my whole world can fall apart leaving me...reactions1comment
The Importance of a Workout BuddyPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I worked out stress free. While I enjoyed having company while exercising, I didn’t NEED to...reactionscomments
