Let’s talk about one of the least talked about and honestly most ridiculous symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis… nail pain. Yes. You heard me. Nail pain. Not like, “Oh I broke a nail” pain. No, this is “My fingernails hurt like someone lit them on fire and then ran them over with a tiny emotional dump truck” kind of pain. It’s sneaky….
Tag: mental health
Finally… A Good Set of Labs!
Today, I cried—but not from pain, fear, or frustration. I cried tears of joy. After years of struggle, uncertainty, and appointments that left me feeling more unseen than helped (IYKYK), I finally got a good set of labs back. And let me tell you—it feels like a freaking miracle. It’s amazing how the body and…
A Rough Start: When Hands Won’t Cooperate
Some mornings just don’t start out the way we hope—and today was one of those mornings. Living with a mix of arthritis, carpal tunnel, and nerve damage means that I never really know how cooperative my hands will be when I wake up. Will I have grip strength today? Will I drop everything I touch? Will my…
☕ Coffee, Dogs & Mental Health — With a Touch of Moon Magic 🌙🐾
There’s something comforting about the smell of coffee in the morning, the quiet loyalty of a dog curled at your feet, and the steady rhythm of the moon above. For many of us navigating the ups and downs of mental health, these small moments become lifelines—rituals that ground us, remind us we’re still here, and…
A Long Drive for the Right Care: Why Advocating for Yourself Matters
There are days when chronic illness and autoimmune life feel like an endless series of appointments, pills, scans, and dismissive doctors who barely skim your file before deciding who you are. Days when your body screams for answers while the system quietly shrugs, leaving you to navigate a maze of uncertainty and frustration. The waiting rooms become…
An Open Letter to My Children (both of my blood and of my heart)
My dear ones, I want you to hear this loud and clear, and feel it in your soul: I am here for you. Always. We may not always understand each other. We may not always see eye to eye. We may get frustrated, confused, or even downright baffled by one another. And that’s okay. That’s part of…
An open letter to a dear friend.
Dear Bestie, This letter is coming from a place of love—only love. No hate. No judgment. Just love, compassion, understanding, and above all, deep concern and care for you. Because you matter to me—your heart, your healing, your happiness—it allmatters so much more than words can say. You deserve happiness. Not the kind that comes in fragments…
🌑 Shadow & Sanctuary: Mental Health, Shadow Work, and Making Space for Healing
Happy Moon Day, beautiful souls. Today, we sit in the duality of Shadow & Sanctuary — a powerful reminder that true healing happens not only in the light, but also in the quiet corners of our being where shadows stretch and truths whisper. It’s essential to recognize that healing occurs in the interplay between these…
🌞 Sun’s Day Reflections: Honoring Your Journey 🌞
Today, the Sun calls us to pause and honor the path we’ve walked, the one we now stand on, and the unknown trails ahead. As we take a moment to reflect on our journey, we must recognize the resilience that resides within us. You’ve come far—through battles others may never see. You’ve survived heartbreak, transformation, doubt,…
🌙 Honoring Yourself and Your Journey So Far
A Guided Meditation & Journaling Practice Hello, radiant soul. 🌿 If no one has told you lately—you are doing beautifully. Wherever you are in your life or spiritual journey, you’ve made it this far—and that is something worth honoring. We often move from one task, challenge, or transformation to the next without taking a moment…
