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HAWMC Day 21: The Disparity Between our Life Lists and the Reality…

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based on given prompts. Tuesday 21st April: Reflection  This is a day to reflect.  For the WEGO Health family, we reflect on the inspiring and tireless work Health Activists do every day.  Reflect on your journey today.  What are...

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HAWMC Day 8: A Reflection of Me…

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based upon given prompts. Wednesday April 8th: Things Remembered  What is an item you have kept with you that reminds you of an important time in your life?  Whether it was a good day, a stressful time, or a...

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Learning to Live with Disappointment with Chronic Illness

Disappointment is often something that you live with when living with any chronic illness - due to fluctuating symptoms and flare ups we often have to miss special occasions or cancel plans with friends or family.  And followed by cancelling of plans, comes the inevitable pangs of disappointment of missing out on such occasions.  This disappointment is even more amplified when friends talk about how wonderful the night was; making you feel even more miserable that you missed out (again!). I...

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HAWMC: A Reflection

Welcome to the very last post of the WEGO Health Activist Writer's Month Challenge - a time to reflect on the last thirty days, writing everyday based on prompts provided. I personally would like to thank WEGO Health for the opportunity to take part in the '30 Days, 30 Posts' Challenge.  The prompts provided allowed me the opportunity to think about my condition and the challenges associated with it in more detail and also made me think about my health, and...

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