Tag: chronic illness
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The ‘Spoon Theory’ Sheds Light on the Challenges of Living with Chronic Illness
home insemination kit When Mia Thompson was diagnosed with lupus, she found herself at a diner one day, enjoying fries with her best friend. As they chatted, her friend asked what it was like to live with such a condition. To explain, Mia grabbed a handful of spoons, using them as a metaphor for her…
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How My Pregnancy Journey with Chronic Illness Helped Me Embrace My Body
Get Pregnant Fast When I first saw those two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I was taken aback. After confirming with a second test, a wave of joy washed over me. For the first time, my body gave me unexpected good news. Although no doctor had diagnosed me with infertility, my chronic illness had…