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Yew and Me Blog:
Living Well & Healing with Chronic Illness
From Salsa and Zumba to Swine Flu
In 2009, Swine Flu changed my life in ways I could never have imagined. This is the story of how illness began reshaping my busy, joyful world.
Aug 277 min read
Stopping to Smell the Roses: Mindfulness for Chronic Illness
When pain from chronic illness feels too heavy, I’ve learned to hold today gently in my hands, with mindfulness — leaving space for the warmth of sunshine, the smell of roses, and moments of peace in the present.
Aug 252 min read
The One Where I Took Sleep Hygiene Seriously (And It Helped)
How sleep hygiene finally made a difference — without being rigid or extreme. Real-life, gentle shifts that helped me sleep better with chronic illness.
Aug 136 min read
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