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List of My Blog Posts
- When You Need Support, Not Solutions: Learning to Receive Help with Chronic Illness [July 26, 2026]
- Finding Peace While You Wait: Resting in the “Not Yet” of Chronic Illness [July 6, 2026]
- Learning to Wait Without Worry: Finding Peace During Uncertain Times [June 23, 2026]
- When You’re Tired of Waiting [June 15, 2026]
- Hope for the Halfway Healed [June 8, 2026]
- When Stress Feels Like Your Default Setting [June 2, 2026]
- How Gentle Routines Restore Trust with Chronic Illness [May 26, 2026]
- Why Even Good Stress Can Exhaust the Body [May 19, 2026]
- One Decision That Helped Me Avoid a Crash After Vacation [May 12, 2026]
- The Joy of One Nourishing Meal [May 5, 2026]
- Creating Sensory-Safe Spaces for Sensitive Bodies [April 26, 2026]
- When Hope Starts to Change Things [April 14, 2026]
- The Small Wins We Often Miss [April 4, 2026]
- Why Jesus Chose Gentle [March 31, 2026]
- Christian Meditation for Anxiety: Breath, Prayer, and a Gentle Way to Calm the Nervous System [March 24, 2026]
- Strength for the Next Step Only: Gentle Healing Rhythms for Chronic Illness and Fatigue [March 16, 2026]
- How to Ask for Prayer Without Guilt: When You Need Support [March 10, 2026]
- Micro-Hydration Habits for Chronic Illness: Sometimes Energy Begins with One Sip [March 4, 2026]
- Your Sensitivity Is Not a Flaw: A Christian Reframe for Chronic Illness [February 24, 2026]
- Visual Peace for Mental Peace: Why Gentle Order Protects Your Energy [February 16, 2026]
- Finding Calm for Low Energy Days [February 8, 2026]
- How Praise Softens Pain: Faith, Worship, and Gentle Strength in Seasons of Fatigue [February 3, 2026]
- Learning to Rest Without Guilt [January 27, 2026]
- Faith Over Fatigue: Why Gentle Energy Stewardship Matters [January 20, 2026]
- How Gratitude Gently Shifts the Brain Toward Peace [January 13, 2026]
- Learning to Pace In God’s Rhythm [January 8, 2026]
- Learning to Pace Without Guilt This January [December 28, 2025]
- When Rest Feels Hard at Christmas [December 23, 2025]
- The Science of Trust and Safety [December 16, 2025]
- One Minute of Stillness for a Clearer Day [December 9, 2025]
- Why Morning Light Matters More Than We Realize [December 1, 2025]
- A Gentle Look at Why Stress Makes Your Mind Feel Foggy [November 25, 2025]
- When Your Mind Feels Full Before the Day Even Begins [November 18, 2025]
- Pain and Permission: Relearning to Move in a Way That Feels Safe [November 10, 2025]
- When Calm Feels Impossible: How to Anchor Your Nervous System in 3 Minutes [October 26, 2025]
- The Quiet Power of Cleaning One Corner: Micro Detox for a Chaotic Season [October 19, 2025]
- You’re Allowed to Ask for Help: How to Build a Support System That Feels Safe [October 12, 2025]
- If You Live With Pain: What Kindness Could Look Like in Your Care [October 5, 2025]
- What This Month Has Birthed (and Why God’s Timing Still Holds You) [September 28, 2025]
- 7 Natural Ways to Conserve Energy When Illness Hits Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue [September 21, 2025]
- How to Speak Life Over Your Body (Even When in Pain) [September 14, 2025]
- Introduction to Stress Reduction: Understanding the Impact on Health and Well-being [September 6, 2025]
- Spiritual Healing Through Gentle Choices: Finding Freedom and Sprinkles of Joy [August 31, 2025]
- Rebuilding Wellness: Gentle Daily Rhythms That Restore Energy [August 24, 2025]
- Magnesium and the Tired Body: Why One Small Mineral Matters [August 17, 2025]
- What Gentle Movement Taught Me About Listening to My Limits [August 10, 2025]
- How to Start Healing from Hidden Stress: A Gentle First Step for Women with Chronic Illness [August 3, 2025]
- Gentle Habits for Brain Fog Relief: 3 Simple Ways to Support Mental Clarity [July 27, 2025]
- Detox Your Home Gently: 3 Easy Swaps That Support Healing Without Overwhelm [July 20, 2025]
- Learning to Rest Without Guilt: How to Redefine Rest When You Live with Chronic Illness [July 13, 2025]
- When the Body Speaks: How Emotional Pain Shows Up as Physical Symptoms [July 6, 2025]
- Rediscovering Who You Are After Chronic Illness [June 29,2025]
- How to Heal Without Burning Out: Why Micro-Steps Beat Perfection Every Time [June 22, 2025]
- Starting Over? 3 Simple Habits That Helped Me Begin Healing Gently [June 15, 2025]
- Speak Life Over Your Body: A Faith-Based Guide for Healing Through Words [June 8, 2025]
- When Your Body Speaks: How Symptoms Can Reveal What You Haven’t Healed [June 1, 2025]
- How to Create a Healing Sanctuary at Home (No Remodel Required) [May 25, 2025]
- 5 Subtle Signs Your Home Environment Might Be Worsening Your Chronic Fatigue [May 18, 2025]
- When Healing Feels Slow: What If God Isn’t Finished With You Yet? [May 11, 2025]
- The Healing Power of Hope: Why Your Body Needs It to Recover [May 4, 2025]
- The Power of Rhythmic Reset: How to Align with Your Body’s Natural Healing Cycles [April 26, 2025]
- You’re Not Lazy — You’re Healing [April 20, 2025]
- What Comes After the 11-Day Jumpstart? How to Maintain Your Results for Life [April 13, 2025]
- The 11-Day Jumpstart – A Simple, Proven Way to Reclaim Your Energy [April 6, 2025]
- The Energy Reset: Natural Ways to Boost Energy, Reduce Fatigue, and Feel Your Best [March 30, 2025]
- Is Inflammation Secretly Draining Your Energy? [March 23, 2025]
- Why Am I Always Tired? 5 Hidden Causes of Fatigue and How to Fix Them [March 16, 2025]
- How Stress Reduction Improves Health for Those with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [March 9, 2025]
- Neuroplasticity Explained: Scientifically Proven Strategies to Overcome Brain Fog and Improve Cognitive Function [March 2, 2025]
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Brain Fog: Proven Strategies to Rewire Negative Thought Patterns [February 22, 2025]
- How Acupuncture Relieves Chronic Pain Naturally: A Guide for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS [February 16, 2025]
- Chronic Stress and Brain Fog: Compassionate Strategies for Cognitive Resilience [February 8, 2025]
- Simple Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain Relief: Techniques You Can Start Today [February 1, 2025]
- Simple Journaling Prompts for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS | Natural Mental Clarity Tips [January 26, 2025]
- Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: Simple Techniques for Lasting Relief [January 19, 2025]
- Effective Stress-Reduction Techniques to Clear Brain Fog and Improve Mental Clarity for Chronic Illness Sufferers [January 12, 2025]
- How to Use Nutrition to Ease Chronic Pain: A Practical Guide for Lasting Relief [January 6, 2025]
- 3 Simple Cognitive Exercises to Combat Brain Fog and Improve Focus for Chronic Illness Sufferers [December 29, 2024]
- Finding Relief Through Faith: How the Mind-Body Connection Eases Chronic Pain Naturally [December 26, 2024]
- How Mindfulness Meditation Can Clear Brain Fog and Boost Mental Clarity for Chronic Illness Sufferers [December 24, 2024]
- Holistic Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS: A Natural Path to Lasting Comfort [December 10, 2024]
- Understanding Brain Fog: Top Causes and Practical Solutions for Chronic Illness Sufferers [December 2, 2024]
- Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Illness: Simple Ways to Turn Stress into Healing Calm [November 24, 2024]
- Sleep Optimization: Tips for Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity [November 17, 2024]
- Eco-Friendly Home Decor: Sustainable and Non-Toxic Design Trends for a Healthier Living Space [November 11, 2024]
- Top Benefits of Indoor Plants: Natural Air Purifiers for a Healthier Home [November 3, 2024]
- Safe Alternatives to Plastics: Reduce Toxins in Your Food Storage and Drinkware [October 27, 2024]
- Self-Care Strategies: Incorporating Daily Practices for Wellbeing” [October 20, 2024]
- Simple Steps to Build Sustainable Healthy Habits for Chronic Illness Management [October 13, 2024]
- Creating a Healthy Sleep Environment: Your Guide to a Toxin-Free Bedroom for Better Rest [October 8, 2024]
- Endocrine Disruptors Explained: How They Impact Hormone Balance and Your Health [September 29, 2024]
- Toxin-Free Living for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to a Healthier Home [September 25, 2024]
- Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Personalized Wellness Blueprint for Chronic Condition Management. [August 19, 2024]
- Asserting Your Boundaries: Advocating for Yourself in Personal and Professional Relationships. [August 12, 2024]
- Assertive Communication Techniques: Advocating for Your Needs and Preferences in Medical Settings. [August 7, 2024]
- Skin Poop and White Sheets [July 28, 2024]
- The Importance of Drinking Enough Water and How Much Water You Should Consume [July 21, 2024]
- Unleash Your Body’s Detox Superpowers [July 14, 2024]
- Cultivating Resilience: Strength and Adaptability in the Face of Challenges [July 8, 2024]
- Creating a Daily Routine with Chronic Illness: A Guide to Stability and Energy Management. [July 7, 2024)
- Revitalize Your Health: A Step-By-Step Guide to Dry Brushing For Lymphatic Detox. [July 2, 2024]
- What Supplements Are Best for Brain Fog/Mental Energy? (Part 2) [February 24, 2024]
- What Supplements Are Best for Brain Fog/Mental Energy? (Part 1) [February 23, 2024]
- What Are the 5 Main Causes of Fatigue? [February 15, 2024]
- The Surprising Link Between Dehydration and Fibromyalgia / CFS [December 5, 2023]
- 5 Ways Light Therapy Can Improve Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS [November 18, 2023]
- One of the Dumbest Things I Ever Did [March 23, 2023]
- 10th Anniversary of My Cane Purchase [March 10, 2021]
- 5 Strategies for Making Diet Changes Easier [November 26, 2020]
- Follow the Light [November 18, 2020]
- Do You Have a “Jones” Friend? [November 12, 2020]
- I Have Only One Daughter. [May 20, 2020]
- Unfinished Journey [April 25, 2020]
- My Healing Journey – Part 2 [June 21, 2018]
- My Healing Journey – Part 1 [June 21, 2018]
My Recent Blog Posts
When You Need Support, Not Solutions: Learning to Receive Help with Chronic Illness
Sometimes the greatest gift we can receive isn't advice or answers. It's knowing we don't have to walk the journey alone. Living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome doesn't mean giving up the things you love. It means learning how to prepare wisely, receive...
Finding Peace While You Wait: Resting in the “Not Yet” of Chronic Illness
When healing takes longer than expected, God invites us to find peace before our circumstances change. Living with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has taught me that more effort isn't always the answer. Sometimes the healthiest decision is to stop before your...
Learning to Wait Without Worry: Finding Peace During Uncertain Times
How to stop borrowing tomorrow's problems and find peace in God's grace for today. Learning to wait without worry can feel almost impossible when you live with chronic illness. Symptoms change, appointments come and go, and uncertainty often becomes part of everyday...
When You’re Tired of Waiting
Finding hope when healing slows down and God's work looks different than you expected. Five years ago, I thought I'd be further ahead in my healing journey. I had just done a lot of work with a Naturopathic physician and had looked at brain scans with him. I had...
Hope for the Halfway Healed
How to recognize progress when healing feels slower than you hoped. Recently I was thinking about how easy it is to miss our progress on a healing journey, to minimize it or even dismiss it completely as if it isn't important. I've gone through many phases of healing...
When Stress Feels Like Your Default Setting
Why calm doesn't always feel natural after Chronic Stress Sometimes stress doesn't arrive all at once. Sometimes it slowly becomes the background noise of life. We adjust. We adapt. We keep moving forward. Before we realize it, the nervous system has become so...
How Gentle Routines Restore Trust with Chronic Illness
Why predictable rhythms help the nervous system settle again "Deckening" is my new word for gardening on the deck. You know… Deck + Gardening. 🙂 Spring this year came fast and intensely with a predicted temp today of a whopping 28 ℃... which is quite warm for...
Why Even Good Stress Can Exhaust the Body
Chronic illness, emotional stress, and why the nervous system still needs recovery after joyful experiences This has been a week of ups and downs... We had some great weather, and I managed to get 95% off my greenhouse shopping done for my amazing deck garden. Each...
One Decision That Helped Me Avoid a Crash After Vacation
Chronic illness, pacing, and why slowly getting back into routine mattered more than pushing through I got back from my Mediterranean trip last Saturday, and honestly, I was surprised by how well I did. I did not crash after my trip... as in... FROM the trip at all....
Helping women begin to heal from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) using natural trauma-informed strategies.