The Business of Being Sick
Recently, Lady Gaga was in the news for the cancellation of her Rio tour. Hospitalized for the uncontrolled pain she suffers from fibromyalgia. I should…
Articles Written By: Liza Zoellick
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I am Allowed to Grieve for My Health
When I was scrolling through Instagram, I found this meme. It resonated within me immediately, as I’ve written about mourning the lost you before. But…
Rant
I don’t often rant, but I had a rant on Twitter yesterday. Let me explain and set up the scene for you. Yesterday, was my…
Doctor, Doctor – Are You Listening to What She Says?
This journey of mine, through chronic illness and pain, has shown me many things about a community that I never thought I’d become a part…
5 Things You Should Know About Being Disabled
Here’s a thing which I’ve encountered many, many times since I began using my mobility aid, my cane. I could be at a doctor’s office…
The Working Spoonie
Up until two years ago I was working part time. A year before that I was working about 30-35 hrs. a week. I no longer…
My Nemesis: The Pain Scale
Every month I visit my pain management doctor and every month I go through the same routine. Arrive and check in Wait between 2-3 hours…
If You Suffer from Vulvodynia Keep Reading
By Liza Zoellick. Tara began to have issues when she was just 11-years old, which included extreme abdominal pain. She underwent exploratory surgery which resulted…