Jed Finley

The most challenging aspect of living with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for me is dealing with brain fog, especially as a middle school teacher who values intellect. To mitigate the effects...

Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpa) is a cruel life partner. They are always with you, bugging you, and telling you what you can and can’t do. They basically take over your entire...

Hey there, winter warriors! As the chilly season continues, you may find yourself wondering how to keep your joints happy and mobile while braving the cold with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)...

I'm a teacher. When I was on summer break this year, I missed a few things. My students, my co-workers, a steady salary.. But what I miss the most is...

“Winter is coming. We know what is coming with it.” -Jon Snow As Mr. Snow says, winter is coming, and with it, a lot of challenges for individuals living with...

Two facts about me: If a kid has any questions, I am going to find the best way to answer them. But, that is not always easy. Axial spondyloarthritis is...

Making the decision to switch medications for ankylosing spondylitis can be a daunting and overwhelming process. It's important to understand the reasons behind this switch and the potential benefits it...

I finally found my stride. Everything is great (or as great as it could be). My body is holding up, my joints aren’t screaming, my energy is good, and I’m...

Seasonal allergies, the annoying across the hall neighbor of chronic illness. They always come over uninvited, eat our food, and try to suck us into their hairbrained schemes. So, I...

I've spent the last two weeks moving. I’ve left the duplex near the highway to the 1800s log cabin on a farm. I know the move will be totally worth...

“Farmers don't just work till the sun goes down, they work until the job is done.” - Unknown After years of being suburbanites, my wife and I moved to a...

We are wolves. Wolves are powerful, smart, loyal, and travel in packs. In a perfect world, humans should be the same. We have our families and friends we sick by...

A Cold Fish: Someone who lacks empathy and emotion I feel like I am taking a big risk coming out like this, but I feel I am taking one for...

I titled this article “Symptoms of Negativity” but please do not think that this is going to be one of those, outward in, all you need is a smile on...

I'm a born orritor. Worked in radio, was a storyteller, provided voice over for different projects. I can speak in a voice that both comforts and excites. (I also might...

You all might know that I am a teacher, but I don’t imagine too many of my readers know what kind of teacher I am. My current placement is as...

Every year my wife and I drive down to the family cabin in Georgia. This trip is significant to me because it is my annual week to recharge before the...

We all have a story to tell. Some open people's eyes, excite the mind, or take your listeners to another world. On the other hand, some people’s stories are boring...

Accessibility has been a hot topic lately. People have been speaking out about inaccessible buildings, damaged wheelchairs, illegally parked cars in blue spaces, and other serious topics of interest. But...