Deciding to be a Warrior not the Victim
Wallowing is what I would call it. I spent my days wallowing. Going through the motions, fending off fear, confusion and loneliness…and wallowing. I went...
Author: Jana
At the Very Least, You Must Love Yourself
My battle was very long and very hard. It has taken me three years into remission to realize that, at some point, I stopped loving...
Bartonella Toes and Lyme Disease
Bartonella toes are one of the crazy, weird, randomly bizarre symptoms that left me feeling like a human experiment when I was in treatment for...
Seasonal Changes Can Be Difficult for Lymies
For most people, the changing of seasons is an exciting time. Whether you prefer winter to summer or spring to fall, it always feels like...
I was Scared. It’s Okay That You’re Scared Too.
Like prey being hunted I can never relax. A ticking time bomb waiting for the relief of an explosion. Angry that I am unable to...
A Few Poems of Love and Gratitude
So, today I am suffering from major writer's block. There are times when I feel like I'm not doing enough, or perhaps more accurately, that...
Lymies Need More Help and Attention
Surrounded by a sea of unknowns, drifting in a boat of loneliness. Questions loom and swirl like the torrent of a hurricane. The winds whisk...
The Emotional Toll of Lyme Disease
“Crying is like an orgasm for the soul.” I heard this while re-watching Season 3 (episode 1) of Ted Lasso last week and immediately jotted...
My Podcast with Integrative Lyme Solutions
I was recently honored to be invited onto the Integrative Lyme Solutions podcast with Dr. Karlfeldt and Tanya Hoebel. This was my first podcast...