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Surrogacy – A Love Story, Part Two

Hello friends. Here's the second part of our new series by writer Kelly Weiss Rogondino, who is generously sharing her personal journey with us. Read on for a powerful and candid look at the effects of cancer and…

For the Patient

You Gotta Fight…For Your Right…by Amy F.

Amy F. shares a powerful lesson with us in her latest feature. Check out "You Gotta Fight...For Your Right..." And now you’ve got that song stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’re quite welcome,…

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Rapunzel by Amy F.

Amy F. is back with her latest entry of her struggle with chronic illness. Sometimes it's the little things you don't even think about that are truly challenging when you are dealing with illness. Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down…

Perspectives

Curveballs & Boomerangs by Amy F.

Amy F. returns with the latest episode in her ongoing struggle with chronic illness. Hello everyone! Know that I said I would be posting monthly but you know how it is with those recurring illnesses,…

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Diary of a World Traveler (& Rubbish Diabetic)

Hello friends, welcome to the first in a series from John, a globe-trotting executive with diabetes. How does he manage when he is constantly traveling, and out of his comfort zone? He'll tell you... I live in a…

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Introducing Amy F.

Hello, friends. Today we welcome a new regular contributor, Amy F., who will be sharing her tumultuous experience with a serious chronic illness. She has endured much and learned a lot, so we are grateful that she is…

For the Caregiver

I Would Do Anything For Love – and I DID Do That

Another entry from the beautiful, brave Jen about doing the right thing to take care of her parents... I was driving illegally. I had failed my driver's exam in high school and it traumatized me enough to keep…

Expressions

Redefining Yourself

Today guest contributor Andrea Hawkins shares how she created a New Usual for herself after a traumatic loss. When you lose someone who is a big part of your life, it is very common to feel like…

About

My Story

Hello, friends. I first posted my story four years after my diagnosis. I'll leave that here for you to read. It's been over 10 years now, and my story continues to evolve. If you read the site, you will see…

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The Saga of Billy O

Good morning, friends. In today's guest feature, we have contributor Billy O with an unflinchingly honest portrayal of his discovery and management of Type II diabetes. We'll be hearing from a few people on this topic, as it is…