Last year, I was taking an online course for Child Life. Now, I'm applying for graduate school. So much has changed. I recently wrote a blog post for my friend Sara, where I shared briefly of the struggles I've been facing. It's hard to let a dream go, especially one that I've held onto since I was a teenager. Honestly, there have been movements of tears as it's now how I wanted to start the year. I thought that I would be finalizing an application for potential internships,

This is for the chronic illness warrior who worries they’ll be alone forever. This is for the single and sick person who wonders how to advocate for themselves. This is for the chronically ill adult trying to balance independence with needing help. You are not alone.  That’s why I’m so excited to be speaking on a panel this month about navigating sickness when you’re single. I’m joining two other chronically ill Christians who themselves are navigating long term health challe

I needed a break, an escape from various stresses, so I went to the library. I often find myself longing for a change in scenery. In fact in a more recent counseling session, my therapist encouraged me to find a space where I could take a break. I would prefer it being at the beach, but as you know, that's a little more challenging physically. I've come to realize that I can get overwhelmed easly when there is added stress and it increases my pain. And of course that's not go

"The coolness of water brushed against my feet as the sun was hidden beneath the clouds. The ocean was cold on that November day, but that didn't matter. My smile grew bigger as I gently walked along the sand. It was blessing from God." I've been longing to go to the beach for months. I went a few times this year, not walking on the sand, but seeing the ocean from a distance. That is, until one of my friends offered to take me to a beach that had a paved pathway. The goal was