Chronic Illness
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IntroductionWhen I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 32, it felt like the ground had been ripped out from beneath me. I was already living a busy life as a stay-at-home mom, focused on raising my kids and providing a stable home. My world was full of the hustle and bustle of motherhood, and…
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Navigating the Rollercoaster of Arthritis: Embracing the Ups and Downs Living with arthritis often feels like being on a never-ending rollercoaster, marked by highs of manageable days and lows that can be physically and emotionally draining. One moment, you might wake up feeling relatively good—able to get out of bed, complete your morning routine with…
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A Journey Through the Early Days of RA: From Diagnosis to Adapting to Life When I was 33 years old, my world changed dramatically. I was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition that would become an intricate part of my daily life. At that time, I was a mother to two young…