Walking On Water — Shalana Jordan

Relationships are hard. Couples may face many challenges, such as family drama, scheduling and time management issues, the blending of two families, and disagreements. But what happens when a rare disease, medical complications, and comorbidities enter the picture? In…

When I nearly died a few years ago from a rare disease I’d never heard of, I was understandably overwhelmed. And it wasn’t only because of thoughts about my own mortality, but also all of the comorbidities that…

Weight is a popular topic here in the U.S., and “skinny” seems to be the desired standard. Celebrities, regular working people, and even teens and children are constantly pressured to be thin. But what happens when you have a…

I had to stand on my toes and take a deep breath in order to reach my carry-on luggage and drag it down. Then I wiggled my heavy weekender bag out from the seat in front of me where…

Becoming sick with a rare and chronic disease is life-changing. It can affect your health, physical strength, diet, and so much more. But I never knew I would gain new “superpowers,” too, including a better understanding of my own…

In our society, we’re encouraged to always be working, active, and busy. So when we finally get some free time, it’s an exciting thing. But what do you do when you have nothing but free time for weeks on…