How-To Guides

College presents a lot of unique challenges, particularly for a person dealing with chronic migraine. From a college graduate and fellow chronic migraineur – this is the most comprehensive guide for getting your degree in a (relatively) painless way.  College was a learning curve in many ways and ...

This holiday season, if you have a family member or friend who is d/Deaf or hard of hearing, these tips will help you support them at family gatherings and make them feel included. Supporting d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family and Friends at Holiday Gatherings “Circle the Thanksgiving table, and ...

If you or a loved one lives with food allergies or dietary restrictions, this guide will help you navigate holiday meals and gatherings to ensure a safe, inclusive, and joyous season for all. Food Allergies, Celiac, Aversions, Oh My! A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Holidays with Dietary ...

Living with debilitating chronic illness symptoms such as pain and fatigue can make it harder to clean your house. You may not be able to do seemingly routine tasks as well as you once could, and if your home has become messy as a result, it can feel overwhelming. This article will give you some ...

It was a flashbulb moment for me. A phone call. Etched into my memory forever. Mother’s Day 2022 and my birthday. I couldn’t go home to celebrate. My mom would have breakfast with my dad and three siblings at a nice restaurant. Missing the day was sad and she had been dropping hints that I should ...

Chronically ill or medically complex patients face all kinds of discrimination and uncooperative attitudes from our medical system. This especially goes for women, queer individuals, and BIPOC, who deal with institutional oppression, gaslighting, and medical bias that ranges from infuriating to ...

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the name given to a group of disorders that affect a person’s balance, mobility, and posture and is caused by a brain injury that happens early on in life – either before, during, or after birth. CP affects each person differently and can range from mild to severe symptoms, ...

If someone you know has had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) knowing what to do to help them during their rehabilitation can be hard and the road to their recovery may be long and difficult. Quality support and care following a TBI are crucial for a successful transition back into everyday life, so ...

At 15, I beat cancer. The treatment worked, there was no more evidence of the disease, and I was starting to feel better physically. But mentally, I was a wreck. I didn’t sleep at night, was constantly angry, and felt like I didn’t deserve to survive while others were dying.  I hated myself ...

Although the holidays are usually a happy time of year, they can be painful for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Things like toxic positivity and social isolation can deter grievers from expressing their feelings and getting the support they need. Sadly, holiday grief is ...

On Monday 26th September, 2022, I received an adult ADHD diagnosis. For the first time in my life, things started to make sense as to why I function the way I do.  I felt confident, validated by a psychiatrist, that the diagnosis of adult ADHD reflected the collection of niggling daily indications ...

Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you worn out. Add a chronic illness to that, and you can find yourself one very stressed and exhausted parent. But how can you be a good parent when you feel like your world has come crashing down? Keep reading for tips for parenting with ...