I started this blog with the best of intentions. I wanted it to be a place where I could share my experiences, my art, and most of all, everything I have learned about being chronically ill and living with CIRS. And yet, eight months have passed since I posted anything. Why?

Essays can be daunting . We often put them off because they feel overwhelming, scary, and like too much work. Thankfully, I had a high...

As someone who has struggled with reading all of my life, this is a topic close to my heart. I am an avid reader, a lover of stories, and...