Migraine Monologues is one of those blogs that’s too good to keep to myself. Written by Victoria Saxton, a 31-year-old migraineur who lives in London and is not a crazy cat lady, the blog is not only hilarious and thoughtful, but well-informed and well-researched. Some…
For National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week this week, its sponsors at Rest Ministries and volunteers have created and compiled a tremendous array of resources for those of us with invisible illnesses. Presentations from the virtual conference cover topics from relationships to work to identity….
I’ve been fortunate to receive very little negative feedback on this blog. Yesterday was one of the rare days that another migraineur left a rude comment. In response to the post Showing Others What a Migraine Attack is Really Like, Lynda wrote: I think you…
Migraine, chronic or not, has a profound impact on those who experience it, yet even well-meaning family, friends, coworkers and health care professionals often think of it as “just a headache.” An Open Letter to People Without Migraine was intended for my personal Facebook page…
Migraine Awareness Month Blogging Challenge #27: “In my Head and Heart” — Who inspires you to keep trying and not give up, despite your migraines? Not giving up can be interpreted in multiple ways, from trying new treatments to continuing to engage with the world…