Chronic Bits:
As we prep for the new ChronicBabe site, we're shutting down the bits.
-Posted: 4/22/2013
It was nice while it lasted! But the new stream-lined ChronicBabe.com won't have news items per se - although Editrix Jenni will be writing about newsworthy stuff. Just wanted you to know that we haven't forgotten about this feature...we're just letting it rest. Thanks!
Feeling down? Try some Kid President
-Posted: 1/30/2013
Your Editrix has had a little bout of depression the past two days. Rough stuff. But Kid President is helping a lot. Enjoy!
In preparation for 2014 and ObamaCare:
-Posted: 1/24/2013
This handy-dandy tool shows you how ObamaCare will impact YOUR health insurance situation.
A look at "sick lit"
-Posted: 1/10/2013
Some folks are freaked out by it. We feel empowered by it. XO Jane contributor S.E. Smith gives us the lowdown on "sick lit."
Join us for a LIVE chat today!
-Posted: 1/9/2013
Let's get together and talk about our hopes and challenges for the new year. Editrix Jenni and our amazing moderators, Rachel and Helen, all have a bunch of resolutions and plans to talk about, and we can't wait to hear yours. Join us at the Forum today at 6pm PST, 7pm MST, 8pm CST, 9pm EST, 10pm AT (that's 1pm in Sydney and Melbourne on Wednesday, January 9).
Fantastic new campaign
-Posted: 1/8/2013
...by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. J'adore! Thanks for reporting it, NYTimes.
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National Drug Take-Back Day: Why is it just a day? And why is disposing of medications so hard?
Just a quick question for y'all, sick America. Why do you think it's so freakin' hard for us to dispose of unused/unwanted medications? The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Office of Diversion Control is sponsoring its Drug Take-Back Day for this Saturday, April 27, from 10am to 2pm. Really, y'all? Four hours?
Posted: 4/24/2013 in Venting | View this article.
Here, a warm glass of... (a response to a friend's post)
When my pal Kerri posted A Big Ol' Glass of... the other day, I almost snarfed my coffee. Kerri and I chat a lot about misperceptions and misconceptions about chronic illness, and I've been mortified to hear some of the comments people make to her about diabetes.
So I couldn't help but respond to her piece with one of my own. Here's my short list of shit people say to me about fibromyalgia, in no particular order. It's all real. And then my response. Which is the same as Kerri's.
Posted: 4/22/2013 in Venting | View this article.
Hi! It's been a while. I didn't mean for it to be so long...I just hit a bit of a wall and had to take a ChronicBabe break. But guess what? It's leading to something super-lovely. I'm remaking ChronicBabe. Tearing it down so I can build it back up. It's gonna be a whole new ballgame, chicas. Read on for more...
Posted: 4/19/2013 in Announcements | View this article.
Want to help us build our Pinterest community?
Hi folks! We're cranking up our Pinterest community, and Editrix Jenni has created a bunch of new Chronicbabe boards.
Want to join in the fun? Check out our boards, comment, follow us, and if you'd like to help add to any of our ChronicBabe boards, please let us know! Just send a request through the comments below.
Posted: 2/22/2013 in Announcements | View this article.
Hustling, humility, and a plea for support
I love a challenge. So when my best girl Natalie challenged me to join her in the Hustle Up the Hancock a few months ago, I said yes. I trained and trained. And I wrecked my body. Here's a short tale about not meeting my goal, why that's OK, and a little request for help from you, dear fellow ChronicBabe.
Posted: 2/19/2013 in Coping | View this article.
I have some ideas about where this project will go in the coming years, but I'm curious to hear from you. What do you find useful? What do you want more of? What would be most valuable to you on this journey with chronic illness? How can I help you?
Posted: 1/28/2013 in Announcements | View this article.
Happy new year, babes! December was a rough month for Editrix Jenni, who was sick twice with gastroenteritis and missed nearly two weeks of work and fun. Thanks for your patience while we rested and healed. We have fun plans to share...
Posted: 1/2/2013 in Announcements | View this article.
