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Prepping for the Holidays
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mpratt
Are you ready? Ready for the Holiday Season? Perhaps some of you are. But if you are more inclined to utter an “Oh, no!’ instead of an “Amen!”, I understand completely. We’re never fully ready, are we? And if we have chronic pain or are struggling with an illness or two (or more), the thought…
Seeking a Mentor
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mpratt
When I was first diagnosed with lupus, I asked my doctor if she thought that joining a support group would be a good idea for me. She hesitated, then said, “No. There will be people who are depressed, negative, and very, very ill. You don’t need that kind of atmosphere.” I was surprised. From what…
How do you grow a good life?
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mpratt
So often, I hear people who have chronic illness say, “I want a life!” or “I don’t even have a life!” I understand what they mean. All of us experience that wrenching away from what we have enjoyed or found comfort in. Cherished activities, relationships, meaningful work. And it can be really tough to see…
Finding Fitness Feats that Fit
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mpratt
Ah, exercise! Love it or hate it, most of us have heard our doctors tell us that it’s vital to overall wellbeing, not to mention our particular illnesses and/or pain. But for many, that’s not exactly total motivation; that is, just because someone tells us we have to do it, and they are a health…
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