Graves’ disease….Have you ever heard of it? I hadn’t either until about a month ago. A Medical Rollercoaster It feels like so much has happened since my last blog post — which explains my delay in writing! A couple months…
How to Navigate School and Chronic Illness (K-8)
Looking back, I can remember so clearly the times students, parents, and even teachers would single me out in school. A parent once told me in the 4th grade I needed to run around the field and play with all…
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis. I’m sure you’ve heard of it before. Most people associate the term with older individuals, but the truth of the matter is anyone at any age can suffer from this disease. I’m here to provide some information and facts…
My Diagnosis: The Journey with Arthritis Begins!
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 15 months old. “How were you diagnosed so young!?” is usually the first question people ask. Well, at that age I had already learned to walk and my mother recalls that…
