"When I woke up, #Fatigue was gone, #SelfCompassion was making herself known & #home, as it turned out, was myself. That was the beginning of the return—not to how things were, but to a #relationship with who I was becoming.": buff.ly/avOTDdH via MindfulOnline #SelfLove #MentalHealth #healing

Coming Home to Heal

Traveling the path of body grief isn’t weakness. We can deeply embody our life as it is, finding our way to self-compassion and body trust.

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"When I face the ugliness of #society, I try—as much as possible—to turn it into material for humor... Of course, there are situations too #painful for #humor. But even then: “Fine, I’ll write about this someday.”": buff.ly/8Y8Hg0J by kenken02122000 #writer #ChronicIllness #resilience #ChronicPain

The World Is This Beautiful, and Society and Human Beings Are This Awful - 『不自由な自由』 〜当たり前が壊れた後の、新しい世界の歩き方〜

— “Quiet Madness” After Becoming Severely Disabled, and

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"As I was being wheeled back to #school, it dawned on me just how different I was from every1 else now. It wasn’t just the physical #disability that stood out, but my mental & social agility had also taken a huge blow.": buff.ly/dPmUt1b #ChronicIllness #YoungAdult #student #disabled #NEisVoid

"In outer appearance she was caught in the prison. But inside she was completely #free. When u #sit like that..U r in touch with the whole universe. U have more #freedom than people outside who r imprisoning themselves in their agitation.": buff.ly/k0RaDVx via @LionsRoar.com #MentalHealth #mindful

Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Take a Mindful Walk

The late Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized the practice of mindful walking as a profound way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. Read on and learn how to breathe, take a mindful step, and…

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CW: #loss, #death . “For example, I can now see the #love & support for Chris & one another in the hospital room the night of his death. I used to only be able to see & remember the horror and shock I felt.”: buff.ly/UrHECTd by dlhampton #memory #siblings #HIV #family #grief #healing #emotions

How I Survive the Painful (and wonderful) Holidays - The Best Brain Possible

It doesn't help to deny painful memories. Along with them, you can establish rituals and customs which also bring you joy.

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" #Discipline is what u spend at the point of resistance. #Consistency is the structure u build so u spend less. People with high #SelfControl report less effortful resistance..because their #behavior runs on #decisions made once rather than remade daily.": buff.ly/ZkquudF via lifehackorg

How to Be Disciplined and Consistent: Spend It Once, Not Every Day - LifeHack

You already know how to be disciplined. What you do not have is a way to make it repeat without your full attention. Discipline and consistency are two

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"A new #brainwave -based system classifies #pain levels while reducing the bias of self-reported pain scores..The findings suggest that pain intensity may leave measurable traces in #brain activity.": buff.ly/NrHLsRX via @psychologytoday.com #ChronicPain #research #PainMedicine #MedSky #PainLevels

Toward a More Empathic Measure of Pain

A brainwave-based system that relies on informative pain reports suggests that brain activity may indicate pain intensity, providing a more objective way to assess suffering.

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" #Validation helps yr #child #accept their #reactions, not deny or be ashamed of them, which then allows them to problem-solve. Share yr complete belief in their ability to figure things out – & provide judgment-free #support.": buff.ly/iQVUZ80 via @additudemag.bsky.social #neurodivergent #parent

The Self-Confidence Toolkit for Kids

Learning how to build confidence and self-worth helps kids with ADHD blaze successful paths in life. Here’s how to foster their self-belief.

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[New] "I had assumed [a small lump] was just a #hemorrhoid ..as I get them quite frequently due to thin, fragile #skin from long-term #steroid #medications ..My skin is able to tear from a simple #BowelMovement, so I apply meds..almost every day.": buff.ly/nuBFex6 #ChronicPain #AIN3 #neoplasia

“The way we feel about ourselves in the world is often contextual and even your word, decline. We don’t have a better word, so it’s no shame in using it. But really all it is is #change.": buff.ly/KTE2CkO from @theatlantic.com #loss #acceptance #ChronicIllness #LifeLessons #ChronicPain #reframing

How to Live When You’re in Pain

Arthur C. Brooks and BJ Miller, a palliative-care physician, explore the difference between “necessary” and “unnecessary” suffering, and the paradoxical realities of human joy.

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"That day marked the #beginning of something I didn’t yet have words for: #surrender. At first, it wasn’t #graceful. I felt uncomfortable doing “ #nothing. ” My mind would jump in, demanding answers—What’s next? What if u fail?": buff.ly/4L7RdZa via tinybuddha #peace #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters

Finding Peace When You Don’t Know What Comes Next - Tiny Buddha

Letting go of control doesn’t mean giving up. It means discovering peace in the present instead of chasing certainty.

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"When I was treated for #cancer 7 years ago, what I perceived to be the inauthenticity of sites like FB/IG really grated on me all of a sudden..when there are so many more interesting things in life worth doing.": buff.ly/hfthRnM by sarahsisbot #SocialMedia #ChronicIllness #NEisVoid #disabled

August Writing Prompts for People with Chronic Illness

Some things that get me down: social media, the ACR's current policies, 2x daily injections

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"The fear of boarding #PublicTransportation is real. Often you avoid the #DisabledSeat even if no one is sitting in it, for fear of being accused." - Can you relate?: buff.ly/XCppHIH #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #PublicTransport #disability #disabled #memes #NEisVoid

"Over time, many #caregivers find that the most effective #communication does not rely on finding the right words to say. Instead, it is a calm #presence & a steady willingness to meet yr loved one where they’re at.": buff.ly/l0idy71 via @psyche.co #demention #support #MentalHealth #carers #ageing

How to talk to someone who has dementia | Psyche Guides

Dementia makes communication more challenging, but these practices and tips can help you stay connected through the changes

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"I have been #caring for my mom, who has #MultipleSclerosis, for the last few weeks as she has been really #struggling. To be honest, it has really highlighted how much my own #disabilities affect me & make it difficult.": buff.ly/wj0KC66 by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social #NEisVoid #ChronicIllness

Disability Pride Isn't About Loving Your Disability -

Disability Pride Isn't About Loving Your Disability it’s about finding ways to live your best life despite symptoms that make it harder.

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"Using a handful of thoughtfully chosen prompts, participants share their stories, listen to one another & offer a glimpse into life with #ChronicIllness from many different #perspectives" — & I found an old #friend from the #community 😊 buff.ly/OrBFV8a via MigraineGirl #migraine #disability

Living with Chronic Hemiplegic Migraine: Turning Pain into Purpose

Using the A Chronic Voice August writing prompts, I reflect on thirteen years of living with Chronic Hemiplegic Migraine and why I continue to turn pain into purpose

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"If you let it, #ChronicPain can really derail an otherwise #happy life... But I make a conscious decision to do the exact opposite. It’s a #decision I make every single day. — Trevor.": buff.ly/nowH97W #ChronicIllness #MultipleSclerosis #MS #disability #choice #spoonie #living

"The 1st step to hvg #DisabilityPride is to get comfortable with using the word #disabled bcos that is how a lot of #DisabledPeople #identify ..if u r avoiding certain words bcos it makes u uncomfortable, u dont truly hv disability pride.": buff.ly/IdErkXK by sarahlynn358 #support #awareness

Do You Have Disability Pride?

July is Disability Pride Month. During the month of July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, which is an opportunity to break barriers, educate people on ableism, and celebrate the uniqueness and…

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"There’s a version of #SelfAdvocacy that gets held up as the goal..articulate, unshaken..That version is exhausting to sustain & it isn’t..the pt. The pt is getting what u need out of the appt without spending resources u dont have to spare.": buff.ly/gnRpBGU by @thethrivingspoonie.com #ChronicPain

Chronic Illness Appointments: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Burning Out

Advocating for yourself at appointments takes more out of you than it looks like from the outside. Here's how to prepare, speak up, and recover without spending every ounce of energy you have.

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“The biggest #change was in how I thought about the #ICU itself. I used to treat it like a complicated machine – lots of parts, but in principle, fixable. What I started to see was something more like a living system.”: buff.ly/onJtDEd via @theguardian.com #patients #doctors

Patients don’t come in parts: the growing need for holistic healthcare

As Australians live longer, with more complex health conditions, the next generation of health professionals will need more than clinical expertise

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“Whenever I go to the #hospital for #surgery or am at the #airport, I always make sure people know that I have #Hydrocephalus so no one puts any magnets close to my head that could throw off my #shunt setting.”: buff.ly/UUwgubq by sarahlynn358 #Disabled #InvisibleIllness

What I Want People To Know About My Disability

When you are disabled, one of the first things you have to think about is what you are going to tell others about your disability, because you don’t have to tell them everything. Non-disabled…

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"I was thrilled that Sheryl from A Chronic Voice was back for her #ChronicIllness #WritingPrompts last month. Well, this month has flown by so here I am again" — Read Anne's entry this month & come join us, too 😊 buff.ly/9OSMzQ9 by @raisiebay.bsky.social #community #disability #spoonie #ChronicPain

Chronic Illness Writing Prompts for August - Raisie Bay

was thrilled that Sheryl from A Chronic Voice was back for her chronic illness writing prompts last month. Well, this month has flown by

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“People underestimate their #freedom to #act, even when no1 is stopping them. We internalize the presence of #gatekeepers so thoroughly that we stop testing doors to open. The need for #permission is nothing but an illusion.”: buff.ly/xWkOjrj via @psychologytoday.com #thriving #MentalHealth #thrive

The 26 Keys to Thriving

We live in chaotic times. People want to optimize themselves every which way. And yet it is possible to thrive, not by doing more faster but by distinguishing signal from noise.

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"I have several types of #CompressionGloves for different purposes – regular plain ones for all occasions, dotted ones for better grip, and long ones that reach all the way to my elbows for when my forearms are #aching, too.": buff.ly/Rhmwsn9 #ChronicPain #MondayBlogs #PainManagement #disability

"bad news is that once it happens, #inflammation makes it easier for new #cysts to form! Inflammatory diseases like #PsoriaticArthritis, #lupus & [RA] increase yr risk of getting #BakersCysts bcos [they] cause..serious joint swelling.": buff.ly/uPWCHMv by @carriekellenberger.bsky.social #RA #PsA

"Datsuzoku is all about #surprise. #Freedom from the usual. The kind of break that shocks you into awareness. It’s not just unwinding; it’s #reconnecting with a side of life that’s #alive, #unpredictable.": buff.ly/KixwnYw via Postanly #Datsuzoku #LifeJourney #japanese #mindset #human #routines

This Japanese art of breaking from routine will do wonders for your mind, on cherishing life and more

Plato's antidote to anger.

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"Chronic #stress is something that touches me physically, to the point where even morphine does not ease the #pain. It is something that I not only can feel..but also see — various #body parts start to swell up from.. #inflammatory reactions.": buff.ly/JCQCtAV #MondayBlogs #ChronicPain #NEisVoid

" #Waiting has a bad rap in modern Western #society ..We don’t like to #wait! It’s far easier to find quotes on the Internet about “seizing the day” and making something happen.": buff.ly/t7h0Fnu via tinybudda #mindfulness #SelfAwareness #SlowLiving #PersonalGrowth

The Power of Waiting When You Don’t Know What to Do - Tiny Buddha

You don’t need to make a decision immediately. Learn to wait when you're unsure and see what becomes clear as you sit with uncertainty.

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"She has created some monthly #WritingPrompts for people with #ChronicIllness & so in this #BlogPost I’ll try out responding to her #August 2026 prompts. I’m looking forward to reading other folks’ submissions for this month!" — Thank u for joining us SarahSisbot 💕 buff.ly/hfthRnM #disability

August Writing Prompts for People with Chronic Illness

Some things that get me down: social media, the ACR's current policies, 2x daily injections

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[New] "Do note that this article contains a lot of info about #poop, so if that grosses u out — then u need to read more about it, because it’s just a normal human bodily function that’s essential in keeping you alive & #healthy 😉": buff.ly/nuBFex6 #MondayBlogs #ChronicIllness #AIN3 #PreCancerous