Living with a chronic illness can feel like working overtime without a day off. Between managing symptoms, appointments, and emotions, burnout is bound to happen. Here’s how I’ve learned to recognize it, cope with it, and remind myself that grace and gratitude matter just as much as grit. Because even when life gets heavy, there’s still room for grace, grit, and a little Jalapeño Jelly.
Month: February 2023
Managing When Life Throws You A Curveball
When life throws a curveball, sometimes all you can do is hold tight to what matters most — family, faith, and small moments of joy. This week reminded me that love, laughter, and routine can be powerful anchors when the world feels uncertain.
finding My North Statr: Choosing My Words for the Year & Bean Soup and Sweet Skillet Cornbread
A new year, a fresh guiding light. I’m setting my intentions with three words — Authenticity, Intention, and Self-Reflection — as I learn to live slower, truer, and more purposefully (with a cozy recipe or two to sweeten the journey).