“It wasn't until I personally faced it and connected with others in my community who live with chronic illnesses or disabilities that I truly understood the extent of ableism and the harm it can cause.” The post Addressing Ableism and Arthritis appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

"Nearly a decade after my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, I continue to be astonished by the persistent changes it brings to my life and my personal growth and spirit — both good and bad." The post Navigating Life with Chronic Illness: 13 Lessons Learned appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

Developing a beauty routine that works for you and your arthritis may take time and experimentation, but these tips can help. The post Navigating a Beauty Routine with Arthritis appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

I joined the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board in 2018, 3 years after my diagnosis. Doing so has been a transformative journey for me as a patient advocate, writer and person living with rheumatoid arthritis. I was appointed Chair of the Arthritis Research Canada patient participation in the newsletter in either 2019 or 2020, […] The post Arthritis Research Canada Newsletter Articles appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

"Dating can be challenging, and adding a chronic illness can make it feel overwhelming, but it's not impossible." The post A Sick Girl’s Guide to Navigating Dating With a Chronic Illness appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

Meal prepping can offer healthier eating and symptom relief for people with rheumatoid arthritis or another type of inflammatory arthritis. Get tips for planning and prepping meals. Read more of my essay on Creaky Joints View more of my Creaky Joints essays by topic here The post Meal Prepping: A Game-Changer When Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

Creaky Joints Essays For The Newly Diagnosed and In Need of Support For The Newly Diagnosed Support Essays The post Creaky Joints Essays For The Newly Diagnosed and In Need of Support appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

After a massive blog system hiccup, all of our archives from 2017-2023 will be republished. To avoid email overload, we're consolidating related Creaky Joints essays into single posts by topic. These will cover understanding rheumatoid arthritis, from symptoms to daily life experiences, and tackling misconceptions about living with this invisible, chronic illness. The post Creaky Joints Essays About Explaining What Rheumatoid Arthritis Is appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

A look back on previous Talk Over Ra years and my new content for Talk Over RA 2023! The post Talk Over RA 2020-2023 appeared first on Chronic Eileen ..read more

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