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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
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
From Retreat to Routine: How Swimming Became Part of My Healing Journey
If you’ve ever missed something that used to bring you joy, this post is for you. Here’s how I rediscovered swimming after chronic illness—and what it’s brought back into my life.
Jul 303 min read
The One Where I Learned to Sleep With Chronic Illness (No Meds Involved)
Discover the small shifts that helped me improve sleep despite chronic illness — no meds, just real-life changes.
Jul 203 min read
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