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...
by Callie | Nov 16, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness, Interstitial Cystitis, medical marijuana
I recently have embarked on a new endeavor, and although I am progressing through it completely legally, after my first experience, I felt as though I should start throwing some gang signs and check my purse for needles. I’ve had to make my appointments covertly...
by Callie | Nov 5, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness, encouragement, parenting
Just over a week ago, I attended the Tribe conference in Franklin, Tennessee. It is a conference for writers and creatives and I had been looking forward to going for months. One night, at the conference, while talking to a couple of new friends, we were discussing...
by Callie | Oct 24, 2018 | chronic disease, chronic illness
Invisible Illness If you have a chronic illness, then you are probably aware how they are often called “invisible illnesses”. Popular hashtags in the chronic illness community are #youdontlooksick #spoonie #invisibleillness #suffering #shareourpain Those who have...
by Callie | Oct 17, 2018 | chronic disease
As a chronic illness and mental health and wellness blogger, particularly one who is managing my chronic illness well, one may think I have also navigated how to follow a healing diet well. I have not. I searched through this blog about twenty times. I’m finding...
by Callie | Oct 4, 2018 | chronic illness
Gratitude Has Been Trying to Get my Attention Do you ever hear the same message enough times, from enough varying sources, that you know it is not just a hint from the universe, but, rather, the universe, or God, or whatever, you want to call it, screaming at you to...
