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Poetry: No More

A Poem submitted by one of our readers. No More I don't want this anymore I want it gone Poof No more hurting No more pain No more endless tired days I want something good to happen To me To Jim To my life So full of pain, Tiredness, sadness Frustration Some hope Want a child Want to be free To do

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A Poem submitted by one of our readers. No More I don't want this anymore I want it gone Poof No more hurting No more pain No more endless tired days I want something good to happen To me To Jim To my life So full of pain, Tiredness, sadness Frustration Some hope Want a child Want to be free To do

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The Ultimate Spoonie Valentine’s Day Gift!

What’s better than chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Chocolate spoons! These fun and easy to make gifts are perfect presents for friends, lovers, teachers, neighbors—and anyone who needs some spoons! You can also use season-appropriate candy and colors and give these all year long. They’re also

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“Spoonie” Gardening in Late Winter/Early Spring

Many "Spoonies" acknowledge the benefits that fresh air, relaxation and being around nature can bring, but how many of us think that gardening is not for us, not with our conditions? However, this negative view is so wrong. Gardening as a Spoonie, requires re-evaluation of priorities and sometimes a

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“Spoonie” Gardening in Late Winter/Early Spring

Many "Spoonies" acknowledge the benefits that fresh air, relaxation and being around nature can bring, but how many of us think that gardening is not for us, not with our conditions? However, this negative view is so wrong. Gardening as a Spoonie, requires re-evaluation of priorities and sometimes a

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Pregnancy & Fibromyalgia: Lessons Learned and Other Random Thoughts

I’m not an expert. And one thing I am sure of is that everyone is unique, one’s body reacts to things in her own way, and that there is no predictability of what’s going to happen. Having a 15-month-old son, I think back on the whirlwind of pregnancy, remembering things I wish I had known j

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Sex and Politics: Safe, Covered, and Totally Satisfied.

Sometimes I have to compare politics to sex. Politics can be confusing and scary, but when I look at it from a biological point of view, somehow everything seems to fall into place. Therefore, if this ongoing debate between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama is one romp in the sack, then Thursd

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Poetry: They Don’t Know Me

A Poem submitted by one of our readers. I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. I wrote this after a friend who I had not talked to in a year or so said to me on the phone, "you don't sound sick". -Stacey Yount They don't know me These people who say They are my friends They don't know

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How To Feel Sexy When You Are In Pain?

When our beloved Christine suggested an article on this topic, I have to admit my first gut reaction was "Why should I HAVE to pretend to feel sexy when I'm in pain?" It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I got all defensive immediately and got that emotional guard wall up and thought o

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5 Easy Valentine Gifts To Make For Around $5

It's easy to say "I Love You" with these low-effort and inexpensive Valentine's Day gifts! 1) Say "I Love You" with a bracelet strung with red, pink and white glass beads on 5 mm stretchy elastic. Tie a double overhand knot to secure, dotting second knot with a dab of super glue right before you s

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