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Pretending to be Healthy Damaged me: What you need to know before you just push through

by Victoria (Tori) Martinez There was a time when I wore my ability to push through the pain like a badge of honor. I worked through...

Jul 54 min read

By Victoria (Tori) Martinez I imagine that like me, you might have found yourself in the depths of despair and depression after a...

Jun 273 min read

By Victoria (Tori) Martinez Click on image to watch the 10-minute YouTube video on types of accommodations to ask for It was a Monday...

Jun 83 min read

By Victoria (Tori) Martinez As I sit at my desk, it suddenly occurs to me that I’ve been living with a chronic illness for a decade now....

May 282 min read

Rheumatoid arthritis has been both my burden and my muse. My journey through the pain, the ups and downs, the doctor visits, and trial...

May 23 min read

Art is healing By Victoria Martinez Before chronic illness entered my life, I was an athlete. Running through trails, hiking up...

Apr 192 min read

Click on image to purchase sticker By Victoria Martinez Living with chronic illness often feels like navigating a mystery - one where...

Apr 73 min read

By Victoria Martinez Life with a limited supply of "spoons" is all about finding balance. For those who may not know, the Spoon Theory is...

Mar 222 min read

By Victoria Martinez Living with chronic illness is like riding a roller coaster that never truly stops. One moment, you're brimming with...

Mar 174 min read