Grief and Pain

Grief and pain are funny things. Science tells us that there are five stages of grief.  Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the most commonly discussed stages of grief.  Most of us think about this occurring when there has been the death of someone close to us.  But the reality is that death is not the only thing that […]

Female Sexuality and Empowerment

Why is women’s sexuality such a hard topic to discuss?  I still feel there is a disparity between the way sexually active women are perceived versus men.  And certainly the burden of consequences – mainly having a child – still falls on women for both prevention and the decisions and lifelong changes or commitments should pregnancy occur. But that is […]

My Psoriasis Journey : More Joints Join the Party

My Psoriasis Journey : More Joints Join the Party It is difficult to share this journey to diagnosis and a treatment.  I like to keep this kind of stuff private and quiet but I need to do my part to raise awareness and maybe help others get help sooner or help push for studies for diagnostics and treatment. I am […]

My Psoriasis Journey – The Joint Pain Begins

So where did my joint journey begin?  For those of you have read my previous posts I’m inviting you on my journey to a diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis.  Looking back I believe my joint issues started 8 years ago.  Though a piece of me questions if a problem I have had since childhood may be related but more on that […]

My Psoriasis Journey

Who is ready to go on this journey with me?  I’ve decided to share my story in the hopes that it reaches one person that needs to hear it.  My plan is to win this battle with my body and give you something inspirational.  Right now I am finding hope and inspiration from a man on YouTube who has been […]