My 5 Necessary ConveniencesI can’t be the only one battling the unfortunate notion that there’s something lazy, inferior, or otherwise wrong about seeking the easiest...reactions4comments
6 Steps For Self-Care SuccessAuthentic self-care is grounded in the actions required to align our needs, desires, and commitments with our actions. It’s a deep process...reactions3comments
Baby Steps Are a Big Deal For a BabyI have a hate-love relationship for the term “baby steps.” Maybe this is because of my perspective as a parent (and the...reactions4comments
Signs Throughout My Life That It Was More Than Just TirednessGrowing up, I went through stages of depression, anxiety, and always not feeling well for long periods of time. I thought it...reactions1comment
Discussing and Disclosing AS At WorkYou’re sitting at your desk with a heat pad plugged in, on high, and strapped to your lower back. A co-worker walks...reactions7comments
Researching Axial Spondyloarthritis For MyselfOne of the most critical issues I think we've all been facing in the past few years is the regularity of disinformation...reactions5comments
Allowing New Medications Adjust to Your BodyI’ve recently started a few different medications. My doctors and I are still trying to figure out what works best for all...reactions3comments
Another Winter With AxSpaHere in Australia we’re leaving the cold weather behind and enjoying the spring. At this time I’m once again conscious of all...reactions1comment
Being Kind to Others When I'm Having a Bad DayI used to remind myself that I'm not the only one going through things in life. Sometimes my expectations of others wasn't...reactions3comments
Losing Friends and Finding Community: Living With ASIt’s no secret that getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a life-changing experience. It is an inflammatory disease that can...reactions4comments
Right Now, I Need to Put Me FirstI know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day...reactions1comment
3 Tips for Accessing AccommodationsNot long after I was diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, I spoke to my doctor about accommodations at college. My pain and brain...reactions3comments
Thinking About SnowOh, I so dislike Winter. I mean, I really do. I hate it. I like warmth. My joints and mood are much...reactions4comments
Not Just Coping But Living With a Chronic IllnessOne of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are...reactions2comments
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never ShareWhen I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up...reactions8comments
Adapting to Life with Ankylosing Spondylitis and FibromyalgiaLiving with ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is hard. It means being in pain and tired constantly. The never ending pain and fatigue...reactions2comments
Going To A Disability Job FairSince being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic IllnessLast week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When...reactions2comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in FloridaI am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing IllnessI have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a...reactions6comments
