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Fibromyalgia is a Little Bitch
When I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it felt like I’d come to the end of a long, winding, exhausting road. It had taken me years to get my diagnosis, during which I’d seen multiple primary care physicians, gotten multiple referrals, had multiple lab tests, and cried multiple tears. I’d been misdiagnosed with a variety of illnesses along the way – everything from depression to Lyme disease. I’d been advised to go gluten-free, carb-free, meat-free, sugar-free, and to try raw foods. To drink more water. To walk more. One doctor told me my issue was stress, and to take up tai chi, align my chakras, and “chill.”
By Christina Seine5 years ago in Viva
Is it luck?
I was recently talking to someone about a networking event that I attended (Pre-Covid). The event was paid for by work and I had to entertain numerous clients and I was extremely happy with the breakfast that was provided. Being a food lover, I was going into great detail about the eggs cooked to perfection and the crispy bread and I could have talked about it for hours. Instead, my audience asked me if I get to go to events like this often, ‘yes’ I said. ‘Oh you’re so lucky’ was the response.
By Jaqui O'Donohoe 5 years ago in Viva
Women's Right
Women's history is full of pioneers in the fight for equality in the United States. From recruiting Father Founders and suffragists to Title IX and early female politicians, American women moved on equally. History shows that women have made great strides in this fight, including women and progress towards equal employment and employment opportunities.
By Radha Karki5 years ago in Viva
Survival Secrets of a Southern Woman Playwright
All children are playwrights and directors. Cross-legged on the floor, youngsters put toys through their paces. “Bam! You’re dead!” “Barbie, I love you.” But, for most, growing up extinguishes that particular creative flame.
By Diane Helentjaris5 years ago in Viva
1889 The Settlement House
Through her journal writing, books, newspaper columns, and volumes of letters to those who helped fund, represent, and endorse the cause of Hull House ideals, she left proof of what she did. She was a woman who had nothing to lose yet she could have lost it all for those she fought for from those she fought against. Immigration, low-income families, children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, the elderly, neglected babies, and other issues that were brought to her attention made her job worth the struggle and the barriers that tried to stop her only made her stronger.
By Betty Boon5 years ago in Viva
Why Are All Men Right?
Why do my husband and I constanly battle about "who knows more"? It's utterly rediculous how much he knows and how much I don't! According to him I have NEVER been right about anything! Why do men do that? Not that all men do, but all the men in my life do. I swear I can't remember a time that a man in my life actually "listened" to me. I have a ton of knowledge, but according to them, I am an idiot, but god help me if I say "oh, sorry I know I am just an idiot I guess" of course I am being a sarcastic bitch because they have now pushed me to the point of wanting to reach out and slap the sense into them!
By C. M. Sears5 years ago in Viva
