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8 Things I Learned During My First Year of Being a Parent with Chronic Illness
Being able to have kids was my first surprise. I've faced a lot of other challenges and surprises in the first year of my son's life. Here's what I learned and my advice.
December 12, 2022
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7 Tips for Talking with Friends and Family About Your Chronic Illness
Letting your loved ones know about your symptoms, triggers, and boundaries can help them better support you — and help you feel less alone. Writer and activist Nia G. explains how she approaches those conversations with her friends and family.
December 21, 2022
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Love and Disability: How to Tell Your Date About Your Chronic Illness
Knowing your person is out there doesn’t make disclosing your health history any easier, but these tips can help.
August 18, 2020
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How to be Supportive When Your Partner Has a Chronic Condition
When your partner lives with a chronic condition it can be hard to know the best ways to support them. Here's how I would want a partner to support me in my daily life with chronic illness.
March 21, 2023
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The Importance of Setting Boundaries When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition — and How to Get Started
Your energy is too precious to be wasted on plans and activities that don't serve your health.
April 28, 2021
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My Grandmother and Mother Had RA, Now I Do, Too. Their Experiences Impact Mine
Having the same health condition as several family members can seem scary. But in my case, I have had more support and understanding.
October 31, 2022
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Sex, Communication, and Chronic Pain
How the kink community helped me confront unsafe patterns and foster empowering sexual connections.
November 22, 2021
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What Confronting Arthritis Pain Taught Me About Being My Body’s Best Advocate
Navigating a chronic condition on your own terms can be challenging, especially when family members think they know best.
October 29, 2021
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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Diagnosis While Dating
There is so much power, beauty, and potential that exists in revealing your health condition to a new dating partner.
November 30, 2021
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Think You Can’t Have Good Sex After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis? Think Again
Your sex life shouldn't be halted because of bad advice, embarrassed doctors, or a lack of knowledge.
February 10, 2021
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7 Tips When Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Practical advice when parenting with a chronic illness.
September 02, 2022
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I’ve Been Married for 11 Years — Here’s How I Create a Loving Relationship While Living with RA
Rheumatoid arthritis can make relationships feel challenging. These tips have helped me foster a loving marriage.
September 09, 2022
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How to Communicate When Loved Ones Aren’t Accepting of Your Chronic Illness
Having a chronic illness can be a challenging experience, and it can feel even more challenging without the full support of those closest to you.
November 12, 2021
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The Good and Bad That Comes with Being a Parent with Rheumatoid Arthritis
It's important to put any feelings of guilt into perspective when you're a parent living with a chronic condition.
May 19, 2022
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Dating and Arthritis: Laughter Is Sometimes the Best Medicine
Arthritis can make dating feel challenging. Here are some of the ways I remind my partner that my arthritis makes me a great catch.
September 13, 2022
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What I Learned Planning a Family While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can be an important factor when deciding to have children. Here's my experience and what I learned.
September 22, 2022
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How to Create Holiday Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Condition
When you're living with a chronic condition, understanding and communicating your needs is imperative. These boundaries can be especially important during the busy holiday season.
October 26, 2022