The Season We’re In
I love this time of year. There is just something about fall that makes me feel warm and comforted. The air gets a little crisper,…
I Couldn’t Find the Community I Needed. So I Built It.
Benched 2021-2023 When I was very sick, I went looking for my people. I needed somewhere to land, somewhere I could say, “Does anyone understand…
Why Belief Matters in Healing
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” Henry Ford When I first became ill with Long COVID in 2021,…
What Are You Feeding Your Brain?
How Attention Shapes the Life We Experience I have a confession to make. I am mildly obsessed with blue Volkswagen electric vans. Not obsessed enough…
The Safety Net: How We Begin Living Again
One of the biggest misconceptions about recovery is that we have to wait until we feel better before we begin re-entering life. Many of us…
What Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Long COVID Have in Common (It’s Not What You Think)
The hidden pattern behind chronic pain, Long COVID, and anxiety–and how it can change What surprised me most, both in my own recovery from Long…
Spring Awakening: Cleaning the Inner World
What makes you feel alive? Spring is the season when the world gently asks us to begin again.The light returns, the air softens, and little…
When Tests Are Normal but Symptoms Persist
If you’re living with Long COVID, there’s a question that often lingers in the background: What is happening to my body? I remember asking that…
Fluffernutters, Knights, and Curiosity: A Guide to Finding Your Way Out
If you’re anything like me, the idea of finding a little “ease” or “letting go” can feel almost impossible. Especially when your body has been…
The Year I Stopped Trying to Fix Myself
When I was sick with Long COVID, time felt like my enemy. I watched it slip through the hourglass; days, seasons, birthdays passing—while I felt…
