I’m still struggling and experiencing panic attacks! Today , at work, I was hit with a wave of anxiety that I couldn’t shake. My mind kept drifting back to the morning conversation with my son. He seemed down, and when I asked him why, he shared his frustration with me. My son had recently broken […]
McGill University in Canada brings awareness to living with invisible illness and the Invisible Disabilities Association. The McGill Daily, an independent publication, is “Currently the second-largest student newspaper in Canada and the most widely read.” It has been “the training ground for generations of journalists since its inception in 1911.” In his article, Advocating for […]
In Recognition of National Autism Awarness Month – April What is Autism? According to the Autism Society, “Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is […]
Lynn Royster Ph.D is a professor at DePaul University. She is the Director of the Chronic Illness Initiative (CII) in the School for New Learning. Dr. Royster shares some tips about getting assistance while in college. CII provides support services for students needing minimal accommodations due to the onset of illness or hospitalization. Dr. Royster also sits on […]
Jolene Phillo is the author of A Different Dream for My Child. Jolene seeks to encourage parents and family members of chronically ill children, as she addresses their emotional and spiritual needs. www.JolenePhilo.com Audio aired in 2009 for The National Chronic Illness Awareness Week’s Online Seminars. NICIAW provides Online Seminars M-F once a year in September on […]
Laurie Edwards is the author of Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties. She is also a writing teacher in Boston. She has lived with chronic challenges since she was a child and loves to reach out to other young people to discuss dating, college and relationships. www.AChronicDose.com Audio aired […]