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Continue reading →: It’s Not Personal, it’s just my PeaceSomething I have learned in 2025 is to stop taking everything personally. In fact, I am hoping to master this by the beginning of 2026; this mindset makes such a critical difference in every aspect of life, it possesses immediately tangible results. When something occurs that I do not find…
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Continue reading →: Nothing Changes if Nothing ChangesIt’s been 9 months since I’ve updated this blog, and that was fully intentional as I worked through a “hermit” state of really learning to understand the things occurring in my daily life. 2025 has brought a lot of big changes – some incredibly positive, and others so jarring that I am…
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Continue reading →: Finding Enlightenment in the Little ThingsI’d just recently shared a blog post about the constant need to feel productive (read that here); there were some bits of advice, musings and the like, but there are still some of us who can’t seem to just rest. Enter the idea that we can nourish our inner selves…
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Continue reading →: Productivity Paradox: it’s okay to do nothingI often catch myself saying the phrase “I am a human being, not a human doing.” I know it is tremendously cliche, but it really does hold a ton of weight when you really think about it; the purpose of this post is literally just to outline the simple fact…
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Continue reading →: Ocrevus Infusion 1: second half doseWhat a difference between the first half dose and this second infusion – for the better! While I did not have a window seat this round, things couldn’t have gone better. First, physically getting to the infusion center this round was significantly easier since I’d done it once before and…
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Continue reading →: Ocrevus Infusion 1: first half doseIf you read It’s all in the Prep, then you know I prepped for this infusion. Despite how much we can plan and prepare, life is full of the unexpected – both good and bad. I would rate this experience predominantly as a good experience, but there were some obstacles along the way. First,…
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Continue reading →: It’s all in the PrepAs my first Ocrevus infusion approaches, I’ve been doing my best to prepare in ways that are expected, but also many that are not! See my previous post for a full rundown of what this appointment will entail, but the key to success for a new medication that takes multiple…
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Continue reading →: Onto the next – OcrevusTo continue on from my last post, I was given a choice in this mess of a health journey, and I will be beginning Ocrevus infusions January 22nd! To say that I am nervous is an understatement; for those unfamiliar with the process involved in these infusions, here is a brief synopsis:…
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Continue reading →: Choices & UltimatumsOn July 3rd, a choice was presented to me that I never thought I could refuse. My new doctor is heavily involved in clinical trials, and seeing just how active my disease has been lately, he put an offer on the table I’ve had a very hard time swallowing. Take…
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Continue reading →: 5 things bringing me joy this AprilSometimes it can feel impossible to remain “chronically joyful” when I’m experiencing a lot more symptoms, and feeling very much chronically ill. So, in the moments I have experienced joy this April, I made sure to catalog the things that helped me cope through sad times! They say smiling even…
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Welcome to Chronically Joyful, my joyous space on the internet dedicated to sharing my personal journey with living with Multiple Sclerosis. Here, I invite you to join me on this journey where I will share knowledge of lifestyle hacks for health & wellness, symptom management, and my secrets to remaining positively Joyful through the good times, as well as the bad. May something you find here resonate; happy reading!
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