May 23, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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I hate asking for help. Perhaps it’s because I feel like I have to ask for help so much that I resent it. Or maybe I’m just stubborn. Whatever the case, if I can possibly avoid asking for help, even … Continue reading
April 11, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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The term ‘coming out of the closet’ describes when you decide to reveal something you’ve kept hidden about yourself to others. But although I’ve previously written about disclosing your chronic illness to society in general, your date, and your friends, … Continue reading
March 28, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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When it comes to talking to others about my chronic illness, I’m always on guard. Similar to the U.S. Military’s system of defense readiness conditions (DEFCON), I have my own defcon system that activates when I am approached by people … Continue reading
January 25, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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Time after time, I find myself confronted with the same question: how do I tell the guy I’m interested in about my medical issues? Valentines Day is three weeks away, and as the focus shifts to hearts, flowers and finding … Continue reading
January 11, 2008
by Amy Mathers
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Lately I’ve been researching my disease in an effort to determine what my future holds for me. For the past 25 years, I’ve been living with an invisible disability. Yes, I take medications and I have four different doctors plus … Continue reading