Twenty six years ago. First there were multiple urinary infections. Then numbness that slowly spread from my left elbow to my thumb. I visited numerous doctors who administered many tests. Nothing showed up and there was nothing they could do for me, they told me. I visited many […]

Twenty six years ago. First repeated urinary infections. Then numbness from my left elbow to my thumb. I visited numerous doctors who administered multiple tests. But nothing showed up and there was nothing they could do for me, they told me. I visited many alternative health care practitioners and […]

This week has been a difficult one. The January renewal energy, acceleration in my level of activity and some discomfort associated with a recent medical procedure are in conflict! I want to sleep but I can’t get completely comfortable for the entire night. I want to be productive, but I’m tired. So I get up […]

I’ve lived with chronic illness for 28 years and I still stumble (at least in my head) after I’ve disclosed this to someone. For most of these years, the subject usually came up early in a conversation, often in the context of what I couldn’t do. But, I’ve been fortunate. […]

Without a doubt, chronic illness changes your view of your world and your life. It quite literally changes your physical capabilities - at least for the short term – and most likely your perception of yourself. Depending on your orientation to the world before the onset of your symptoms - as one reader recently commented […]

My husband, children and I are lucky that all of the grandparents, in their 80’s, are still alive. My parents have had severe chronic illnesses for the past 10 years, have witnessed the incessant loss of contemporaries, family and friends, and are now confronting their inability to take care of themselves. […]

This is a note from a fellow traveler, a girlfriend, like us. By the way, the article she’s referring to is my recent newsletter - you can subscribe on my website
Dear Rosalind,
I’ve owned a business since 1979. I’ve always been known as the go-to person by my partners, employees, clients and fellow volunteers in […]

Today I’m feeling a little righteous. As a women who stayed engaged and in the workforce through the ups and downs of a chronic illness for over 14 years, and juggling everything else that comes with living life – including raising a child – I’m appalled to learn that my husband’s ex-wife is using her […]