Throughout this experience, I’ve prayed for people with mental and/or physical illnesses that are exacerbated by the current circumstances. For some, the lack of routine,
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Life Updates: Teaching a Lay Leadership Course, my Writing Career & What I Gave Up for Lent
Hi, friends. Stay tuned to see what’s going on with Retrospective Lily… 🙂 The last few weeks have passed by in a whirlwind. I tend
Choosing Gratitude While Also Being Empathetic (Discussing Physical & Mental Illness + Suffering in the World)
Hi, friends. Today, we’ll discuss the power of perspective, i.e. how comparison, empathy, and gratitude affect the way we see ourselves and others. I have
How my Relationship with Exercise Is Changing Due to Disability Progression (Dealing with Guilt & More)
Hi, friends. Today’s disability chat discusses how my relationship with exercise has changed as my disability, Friedreich’s Ataxia, has progressed. A nagging sense of disappointment
We Interrupt the Regularly-Scheduled Program for a Special Announcement…
Hi, friends. How’s your week been? Mine’s been really fun and a little exhausting. I travelled from NC to PA to attend rideATAXIA Philly 2019
Disability Chat: Discussing the Term “Inspirational”
Hi, friends. Today’s post delves into the sticky topic of disabled people being deemed “inspirational.” Keep reading to see my thoughts on when the statement
