What happens after the diagnosis, when the pamphlets end and real life begins? We open up about the messy middle: the anger at being dismissed, the relief of finally being believed, and the slow turn toward joy that doesn’t deny pain. Our conversation traces the path from confusion to clarity, showing how better information, kinder self-talk, and small, repeatable habits rebuild a life that feels like yours again. We share the moments that changed our mindset—an elder’s “move it or lose it” ...
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What happens after the diagnosis, when the pamphlets end and real life begins? We open up about the messy middle: the anger at being dismissed, the relief of finally being believed, and the slow turn toward joy that doesn’t deny pain. Our conversation traces the path from confusion to clarity, showing how better information, kinder self-talk, and small, repeatable habits rebuild a life that feels like yours again. We share the moments that changed our mindset—an elder’s “move it or lose it” ...
Please Stop Touching My Stuff, But Also Thank You For The Dishes
My Spoonie Sisters
24 minutes
1 month ago
Please Stop Touching My Stuff, But Also Thank You For The Dishes
Holiday joy doesn’t have to come with a meltdown. We open up about how to survive loud rooms, heavy schedules, and high expectations while living with chronic illness or limited energy. From early meal prep to quiet “time-out” routines, we share the small moves that make the season easier, calmer, and genuinely more fun. We get practical about pacing: pies baked the day before, casseroles assembled ahead, and a simple oven timeline that stops last-minute chaos. We talk about stocking easy sn...
My Spoonie Sisters
What happens after the diagnosis, when the pamphlets end and real life begins? We open up about the messy middle: the anger at being dismissed, the relief of finally being believed, and the slow turn toward joy that doesn’t deny pain. Our conversation traces the path from confusion to clarity, showing how better information, kinder self-talk, and small, repeatable habits rebuild a life that feels like yours again. We share the moments that changed our mindset—an elder’s “move it or lose it” ...
