Things we shouldn’t have to get sick to learn
We often talk about what people living with chronic conditions need to learn, adjust to, or do differently. But what if we flipped the conversation and considered what their experiences might teach us all about living well?
learning to take up space
Life has a way of shrinking us down. Many of us learn early in life to stay in line, lower our voices, and avoid drawing attention to ourselves. While some of that training served a purpose when we were young, we eventually carry it into adulthood, along with the idea that taking up space is a bad thing.
In praise of the unfiltered moment
Some things are just better in their raw, unfiltered state: rich cacao from the heights of Peru, a shot of espresso first thing in the morning, amber-colored honey from a local hive – or the words of a woman, before she’s had time to “calm down.”
When “Just” Isn’t simple
Few words sting quite like just when you’re living with chronic pain. It might sound harmless enough on the surface, yet it carries an assumption that effort, access, and capacity are universal. In this context, it can feel like a four-letter word that cuts to the bone.