Hi!  Welcome, I'am April

I NEVER in a million years would have thought that I might become chronically ill in my 20’s and permanently disabled by illness by age...

I’ve noticed through my many long years living with chronic illness that society seems to have a kind of unwritten rule… if you are young...

There has been so many painful losses cost by the loss of my health and missing out on beautiful memories with friends and family while...

humans are wired for connection, and friendship, love and socialization… one of the most challenging things I have experienced through my...

When I shower I need to use a shower chair to sit… to brush my teeth I sit at the end of my bed… to wash the dishes and cook I use a...

This past Sunday on Easter my mom had to work so she couldn’t come over… my fiancé’s sister was supposed to stop by but timing didn’t...

HARD lesson I have had to learn through my 16 year chronic illness journey is how to PACE MY ENERGY! I’ve come to realize now just how...

It is hard for healthy people to understand… but for the chronically ill, even if we use the energy to get dressed, maybe even put on...

Mobility aids are used by anyone who has difficult in ambulating (moving, walking) on their own. Mobility aids include (not limited to):...

This is an all too common sentiment heard by many young adults going through chronic health challenges and can be extremely frustrating...

My health is so poorly now that I don’t even make plans… but a few years ago when I was still trying to make plans with others I would...

Personally, I waited 5 years to receive a diagnosis… and this was such an incredibly hard and lonely time… I was very ill and...

You are here for a reason… God wants you here on this earth and your life has purpose no matter what illness or disability you are...

this is a skill I’ve learned to improve in my 16 years of illness… in American society we are so often made to think that independence is...

One of the things I have found the most challenging to explain to the healthy people in my life, is how “tired” is for me and affects me…...

it has taken me many painfully long years to learn the art of listening to my body… but now it is the very top of my agenda every morning...

Living with invisible illness is extremely hard to have to constantly advocate for ourselves with everyone in our lives, friends, family,...

People often neglect to realize the significant impact of partners / spouses… children or parents who are supporting a person with a...

I recently posted a throw-back Thursday photo of myself to my socials showing a picture taken from a beautiful glamour pool-day...

For so many years, I struggled immensely to balance work-life, and family-life, alongside my invisible chronically illness… and often...