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Hello...
In a World were we have a holiday or title associated with the most ridiculous of things, on the strangest of days, the above title for "this week" might just seem beyond bizarre.
I'll admit-- I thought it was a bit odd too. The good news is that I've learned so much this week, from some wonderful new people and resources.
Lisa Copen from http://www.restministries.org has hosted 20 different conferences on blogtalkradio.com about the struggles and triumphs of those living with chronic illness.
These "talks" have been great for me to listen to, but they are also invaluable for those people who know and have loved ones in their lives that are dealing with chronic illness. It can be one thing to hear about your friend or family member's struggles from their point of view, but it's awesome to hear the prospectives of others.
So, If you have a friend, or friend of a friend that is living with illness, send along these links. If anything, it will show that you care. And that's the best feeling ever.
To listen to any of the conferences that vary in subject from making it through college with illness to having a sucessful romantic relationship, head over to the archives at:
http://www.restministries.org/invisibleillness/conferenceroom.htm
A couple of my favorites are:
Friendships, Dating and Marriage: Can it All Come Together When You Are Chronically Ill? by Laurie Edwards @
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf/2008/09/12/Friendships-Dating-and-Marriage-Can-it-All-Come-Together-When-You-Are-Chronically-Ill
-and-
Overcoming Self Defeating Behaviors When You are Chronically Ill by Jenni Prokopy @
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf/2008/09/10/Overcoming-Self-Defeating-Behaviors-When-You-are-Chronically-Ill
Thank you to all the bloggers (http://www.invisibleillnessblog.com/) and speakers this week! Keep up the great work!
Best,
Sarah Bella
PS- Thank you to those who have supported me and continue to be wonderful... :-)
(x-posted to MySpace & facebook)
In a World were we have a holiday or title associated with the most ridiculous of things, on the strangest of days, the above title for "this week" might just seem beyond bizarre.
I'll admit-- I thought it was a bit odd too. The good news is that I've learned so much this week, from some wonderful new people and resources.
Lisa Copen from http://www.restministries.org has hosted 20 different conferences on blogtalkradio.com about the struggles and triumphs of those living with chronic illness.
These "talks" have been great for me to listen to, but they are also invaluable for those people who know and have loved ones in their lives that are dealing with chronic illness. It can be one thing to hear about your friend or family member's struggles from their point of view, but it's awesome to hear the prospectives of others.
So, If you have a friend, or friend of a friend that is living with illness, send along these links. If anything, it will show that you care. And that's the best feeling ever.
To listen to any of the conferences that vary in subject from making it through college with illness to having a sucessful romantic relationship, head over to the archives at:
http://www.restministries.org/invisibleillness/conferenceroom.htm
A couple of my favorites are:
Friendships, Dating and Marriage: Can it All Come Together When You Are Chronically Ill? by Laurie Edwards @
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf/2008/09/12/Friendships-Dating-and-Marriage-Can-it-All-Come-Together-When-You-Are-Chronically-Ill
-and-
Overcoming Self Defeating Behaviors When You are Chronically Ill by Jenni Prokopy @
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillnessconf/2008/09/10/Overcoming-Self-Defeating-Behaviors-When-You-are-Chronically-Ill
Thank you to all the bloggers (http://www.invisibleillnessblog.com/) and speakers this week! Keep up the great work!
Best,
Sarah Bella
PS- Thank you to those who have supported me and continue to be wonderful... :-)
(x-posted to MySpace & facebook)