Not surprisingly, people who suffer from chronic pain may experience judgment regarding their condition or medication prescriptions. I’ve had some clients tell me they hate going to the Emergency Department because they feel l... More >

Growing up I was lucky to have two amazing role models. It was by their example that I learned how to re-invent myself after my chronic illness diagnosis. When my Dad was ten years old, his father became chronically ill. Befor... More >

The concept of "new normal" - this is a pretty common phrase in the cancer world about the new normal a person experiences when treatment is over. I could talk about what a person may typically face in those first few months b... More >

I was living in Los Angeles at the time when I found out I was going to have yet another sibling. I was around twelve years old, and the oldest of four. Being the oldest, I just thought another brother or sister to play with, ... More >

Growing up, my mother was the picture of perfect physical and mental health. Her family valued holistic wellness and fostered confidence and self-esteem. At age 18, she began experiencing sudden severe abdominal pain and embar... More >