
To-Do List: Rest. Survive. World Domination (Optional).
We love a good checklist. But when you're living with chronic illness, even the most basic to-do list can feel like a mountain climb in...

That Exhausting, but Totally Rewarding Feeling After Taking a Shower
There are few things more complicated than a simple shower when you live with chronic illness. It sounds so basic. So ordinary. But let’s...

Me Trying to Remember If I Took My Meds… or Just Thought About Taking Them
You know the moment. You’re standing in the kitchen, staring at the pill bottle, completely unsure: Did I take it already? Or did I just...

On Today’s Episode of “I Don’t Look Sick”...
I smiled at the cashier.I laughed at a joke.I wore makeup. I answered emails. I even posted a cute photo. And someone said, “You don’t...

Chronically Ill. Chronically Employed. Chronically in Need of a Nap.
Somewhere between doctor appointments and deadlines, we’re making it work.But let’s be honest: it’s not easy. Living with chronic illness...

Small Wins that Count
🌟 Small Wins That Count Because thriving isn’t loud—it’s steady, gentle, and real. ✅ Got out of bed ✅ Brushed my teeth ✅ Drank a glass...

Battery: 2% — Still Expected to Adult Like I’m at 100%
There are days I wake up and feel like that meme—frayed, foggy, and barely functioning. The hair's a mess, the coffee is barely strong...

Beyond Survival: Setting Meaningful Goals While Living with Multiple Sclerosis and other Chronic Illness
Rethinking Goal Setting After encountering life-altering challenges, many of us tend to hyper-focus on goals related to managing our...

Decision Paralysis and Chronic Illness: How to Overcome Overwhelm and Take Action
Decision Paralysis in Facing Life's Hardships: Why and How to Overcome It? What is Decision Paralysis? Decision paralysis is a common...


Unleashing Uncharted Creativity: Navigating Artistry through Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness often feels like an uphill battle that saps strength and stifles creativity. However, within the challenges...


Sundays: My Love-Hate Relationship with the "Day of Rest" When You Have a Chronic Illness
My love-hate relationship with the "Day of Rest"when you have a chronic illness


Discovering Your Absolute Value: Thriving Amidst the Positives and Negatives of Chronic Illness
Download your FREE workbook ⤵ Do you ever feel like your worth is tied to what you do —whether it's your job, productivity, or...


Podcast :Verses and Visions with Cassidy Beck
Cassidy Beck 0:00 There we go. Welcome to the podcast versus envision Creative Conversations. I'm your host, Cassidy Beck, in this...


Robin Montesano
Robin Montesano-MS strong since 1992 I have had multiple sclerosis for quite a while. When I was diagnosed in 1992 they started me on...


Karen Marshall
I had two young kids and was working as a Registered Nurse in acute care when I was diagnosed with MS. It completely devastated me. It...