As chronic illness warriors, we fight invisible battles every day. It often feels like we are climbing mountains that no one else can see. Some mountains may be steep, some rocky, and some may even be icy. But all of them can and will be moved.
Hi! I’m Kristen. A 30-something rheumatoid arthritis and sjogren’s warrior who also happens to have scoliosis and asthma. I share my story living with multiple chronic illnesses to show the world that warriors can and do move mountains. I also offer behavioral chronic illness coaching to other warriors as I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and enjoy sharing this gift within my own community. Check out more info here!
It is Monday, April 26th at 9:00 AM. And in five short days on Friday April 30th at 5:30 PM, I will virtually participate in commencement for my PhD in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences. I will happily put an end to my graduate school journey and somewhat cautiously, nervously, but also bravely and excitedly set … More Answering the Question: “So, What’s Next?”
Do you ever feel like it’s all just too much? Like you just don’t have enough steam to keep trudging on? Day after day, night after night. Life just keeps bombarding you at a speed that your brain can’t process. And so you feel like it’s all just happening to you, rather than being able … More Where I am.
Content warning: mental health, suicide. If you are struggling, please visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ help is available. I struggle with mental health. I have since my adolescence. This is not something that is going to go away just because I am getting older. It is not something that will go away with a different job, or a … More Releasing My Shame Surrounding My Mental Health Challenges
Warriors Move Mountains 