Every once in a while a book, a movie, or a TV show comes along that really touches your heart- your core. It makes a difference in your life and resonates with you, as something special. Recently, I read Brenda Blackman's book "A Mom's Story" and it was that same kind of experience. "A Mom's Story"
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Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But You Don't Look Sick" seemed to be all I heard. Is this a good thing? Sometimes it is an appropriate thing to say after a speaking engagement, or when I used to act in class, etc. M
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Criticky Crack, there goes my back. Have you ever felt that type of pain? I have. I'm a California girl which means I’m automatically a warmth-loving, cold-hating, hot shower-praising girl. So, when I moved to the land of no sun Chicago I realized that warmth was a thing of the past. Then the
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Nick Cannon says he has a "lupus-like" condition according to many sources including people magazine. It does explain the recent health problems, but why cant stars ever come out and just say they have lupus. Why does it have to be "pre-lupus", kinda -like-lupus, or borderline lupus? Is that like be
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Cozy up, have a seat on the couch and chat with Christine and some friends! That is exactly what it will feel like when you take the time to watch these new videos from WebMD.com WebMD.com has launched a new community TV series called "Speaking of Lupus". The series is hosted by Christine Mi
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Using Writing and other Artistic Expressions to Cope Speaker: Christine Miserandino, Owner of Butyoudontlooksick.com, lupus advocate, frequent lecturer on lupus, and Board member of the Lupus Alliance of America LIQ Affiliate When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 Where: North Bellmore Public Libr
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For those of us with Lupus, it is a very definite, consuming and frustrating disease. For those of you who love someone with Lupus, it too can be a very frustrating disease. And as hard as it is for you to try and understand what Lupus is and how it wreaks havoc on our lives, please also try and rem
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Christine Miserandino of ButYouDontLookSick.com will be the keynote speaker starting off the day at the Annual Living Well With Lupus Symposium Lupus Foundation of America - Philadelphia Tri state chapter Saturday, October 1, 2011 Springfield Township High School 1801 East Paper Mill Road Erd
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My family once joked with me that I only kept guys around for a 6 month to a year and a half rotation. My mother even joined in the fun and told me not to bring someone home, unless I was “serious”, because I sure had a lot of people who were “friends”. They claimed I had an emotional spring
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“I’m no good at sales.” “There’s no way I can beg people for money.” “I don’t want to annoy my friends.” “Asking complete strangers for a handout isn’t my style.” If you’ve ever uttered any of these phrases, don’t worry…you’re not alone. Even the most successful o
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In addition to my lupus, I also have fibromyalgia. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed with it as well. I love her. I feel that although pain and fibro is something I know a bit about, I can not help her acceptance of this diagnosis. I have seen ...
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Wear orange or purple, send friends your favorite awareness websites (bydls.com ? lol) to educate, read, ask your friends to read some lupus facts, make your status a lupus support or awareness message, blog about lupus, blog about your friends with lupus, Do something nice for a person living with ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Paper Directions! So much paper packing In the box and such a thick instruction book. All those languages, I only speak English. I have to guess you are trying to hide the best secret in the world: that the new 550 is EASY to use. I ...
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How lucky is this? In the mail today, I received a free sample of Musselman’s Apple Sauce, just when I made a commitment to lose weight last week. The great god of internet says I can snack on ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce for 2 points but with a ...
Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness...
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I have an invisible illness. To look at me you would see a short, fat, middle-aged grandmother. Sometimes I walk with a...
Before I even get started with this article, let me state for the record, that for those who have been approved for shor...
Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
