Tuesday Tip: Be Proud of How F..

Posted August 22, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Be Proud of How Far You’ve Come!

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is one that everyone should remember:   Whether or not you live with chronic pain, it’s important to remember that, even though you may not be where you want to be or thought you’d be, you’re also not where you used to be. You’ve come a long way, […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted August 18, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Chronic Fatigue is Not the Same as Being Tired

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness reminder is something that’s challenging for some people to wrap their minds around: When most people get tired, a quick nap or a good night’s sleep makes them feel better, and they are back to their usual activity level. However, […]

“The Girl from the Paper..

Posted August 11, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 18 Comments
“The Girl from the Papers” by Jennifer L. Wright … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book… Inspired by one of America’s most notorious couples, Bonnie and Clyde, Jennifer L. Wright delivers a riveting tale set during the public enemy era of the Great Depression. Beatrice Carraway has […]

Tuesday Tip: Remaining Positiv..

Posted August 8, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Remaining Positive Doesn’t Mean There’s No Pain

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is one that those living with chronic pain and illness understands, but those who don’t may not: Just because someone tries to remain positive, it doesn’t mean they’re “cured” or no longer in pain. But they also know that negative thinking doesn’t fix anything. In fact, it can […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted August 4, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Taking Time to Rest is Not A Waste of Time

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness reminder is one that people living with chronic pain and illness often feel the need to explain to others: Taking Time to Rest is Not A Waste of Time. Taking time to rest is recovery. It’s not being lazy. It’s not […]

“Ladies of the Lake̶..

Posted July 28, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 22 Comments
“Ladies of the Lake” by Cathy Gohlke … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book… After two young women’s deep bond is torn apart, what will it take to bring them together again? In The Ladies of the Lake, the beloved author of Saving Amelie and Night Bird Calling returns with […]

Tuesday Tip: It’s Okay t..

Posted July 25, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Tuesday Tip: It’s Okay to Unfollow People

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is beneficial for your mental health, whether or not you live with chronic pain and illness: It’s okay to unfollow people on social media. I don’t know about you, but I admit that I spend time mindlessly scrolling on social media, particularly on the flare-up days when it’s […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted July 21, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Not Knowing A Day Without Pain

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness reminder is one that people living with chronic pain and illness understand all too well (and something that those who don’t struggle to wrap their minds around): Not knowing what a day without pain feels like.   While it’s hard for […]

“Indigo Isle” by T..

Posted July 14, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 8 Comments
“Indigo Isle” by T.I. Lowe … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book…   Storms show up and there ain’t a thing we can do to stop them.” Sonny Bates left South Carolina fifteen years ago and never looked back. Now she’s a successful Hollywood location […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted July 7, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Looks Can Be Deceiving

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness reminder is an important one that people with chronic pain and illness likely know all too well: Looks Can Be Deceiving. Sometimes it feels like a no-win situation: If you complain, you’re being negative. If you look good on the outside, […]