An illustrated Hispanic woman with wavy dark hair and glasses, sits at a wooden table. She holds a warm mug and surrounded by art supplies, a watercolor floral sketch, and handwritten poetry. By Victoria (Tori) Martinez "Healing isn't about going back to who you were before you got sick, it's about learning to move forward differently." When illness or hardship enters our lives, it can feel as though the world has shifted beneath our feet. We long for the version of ourselves

by Victoria (Tori) Martinez It was supposed to be a simple, joyful day. My daughter and I had planned to grab lunch together, just the...

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...

By Victoria (Tori) Martinez I imagine that if you are ill like me, at one point you might have found yourself in the depths of despair...

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...

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....

By Victoria (Tori) Martinez Rheumatoid arthritis has been both my burden and my muse. My journey through the pain, the ups and downs, the...

Art is healing By Victoria Martinez Before chronic illness entered my life, I was an athlete. Running through trails, hiking up mountains, biking down winding paths—these were more than just activities to me. They were a way to connect with the world, to feel the strength of my body, to embrace freedom and adventure. Those days feel like another lifetime now. When illness took hold, the pain wasn’t just physical—it was emotional, too. Letting go of that version of myself, the

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

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...

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