by Callie | Jan 2, 2019 | chronic disease, chronic illness, writing
So, apparently it’s 2019. I’m a little behind. I’ve had a vision for a vision board since January 1st, 2017. I’ve been planning on planning my goals for a month. I’ve scheduled the scheduling of my Instagram posts. I’m sitting here, writing a post I should have...
by Callie | Dec 21, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness
It’s the time of year when there is a noticeable emphasis on home. The magic is all wrapped up in the nostalgia of being with those you love, at home. There’s a comfort to “I’ll be home for Christmas”, but all of this talk about home...
by Callie | Dec 14, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness, writing
Given I am feeling particularly vulnerable this morning, I thought I should try to write about this terrible feeling lurking in my belly, shaking my arms, and causing me to search for the nearest bag to throw over my head. Writing is usually where I feel its presence...
by Callie | Dec 7, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness, writing
Yesterday I hosted my first webinar. It’s something I have been wanting to do for years, but kept giving myself excuses for why the timing wasn’t right. In actuality, I was disguising my insecurity by claiming I was too busy. Ever do this? Why do we continually try...
by Callie | Nov 27, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness, diagnosis, encouragement, Grief, Healing, health anxiety, Interstitial Cystitis, suicidal thoughts
I recently asked all of you what you wanted to hear more about over here on River and Quill and you told me anxiety and depression, so here we go! Let’s discuss the joy killing, life stealing duo, shall we? Before we begin, though, I have read some comments...
