Ok, it's actually 30 Questions, but that just didn't have the same ring to it for the title :). I've been sick for 7 1/2 years and yet, most the people close to me don't even understand the true extent of my illness.  It's an interesting situation to be in.  On the one hand, I would love for them to understand exactly what I'm going through.  But on the other hand, Chronic Fatigue ... View Post

If you have a friend with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome you’ve, no doubt, heard about how she’ll crash after an eventful day.  But hearing about such a thing and understanding it are two very different things.  What amount of activity is ok and what isn’t?  Does she crash all the time or only every once in a while?  How can you make sure that you aren’t the cause of one of her crashes? ... View Post

Since I've become chronically ill I've had a lot of people ask if there is anything they can do.  It's a hard question to answer!  There certainly are a lot of day to day activities that would be easier with a bit of healthy help.  But to be honest, for me when it comes to friends and family who live outside my home, the thing I want most is for them to stick by me.  I know it's an awkward ... View Post

If you're so sick, why are you here? It's a question that hardly anyone has the guts to come out and ask me, but one that is definitely on their minds whenever they see me out and about.  I've got to admit, it's a valid question.  I certainly don't blame them for wondering. ... View Post

  Chronic Fatigue Awareness Day is May 12!  This week I'm setting aside my project blog posts to focus on sharing a little bit about the craziness that is Living With Chronic Illness. To start, I'd love to invite you to help spread ME/CFS awareness!  If you have a blog, please consider grabbing our 'I {heart} someone with CFS' button (found on the side bar of this blog).  The biggest step ... View Post