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I remember the moment I realized I wasn’t listening.
Someone was speaking to me, and I caught my own thought mid-sentence. It had nothing to do with what they were saying. I...
Guest Blog by Deborah Bircham of Live Well With Chronic Illness
(DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP)Â Â https://livewellwithchronicillness.co.uk/Â
When I first became sick with Lyme Disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2018 the suffer...
Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s a holiday centered around connection, yet for many, the conversations that happen at the table can sometimes feel superficial or, worse, filled with t...
The holidays bring reflection, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for those who have been by our side. For many, it’s also a time to pause, regroup, and recharge before the new year begins. This holiday season, one of the most meaningful gifts you ...
I could tell immediately that the conversation was about to get difficult.
I felt it in my body first. A tightening. A pulling back. That subtle shift that says, this could go sideways if I’m not careful.
Instead of pushing forward the way I might ...
Unity Begins Earlier Than We Think
I was about ten years old when an adult in my world made a racist joke.
I remember the moment clearly—not because of the joke itself, but because of what happened next. I looked at them and, without sarcasm or acc...
