Category: Chronic Pain Journey
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Reflecting on 2025: Joy, Healing, and Growth
As 2025 ends, reflecting on a year filled with growth, healing, and joy is essential. Significant milestones included adding a puppy to the family, witnessing children grow, and experiencing a baptism that deepened faith. The author looks forward to 2026 with hope, focusing on health, creativity, and trusting God through life’s challenges.
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When Healing Isn’t Linear: Searching For Peace In The Unknown
This month’s Craft & Cuppa morning fostered connection and creativity, despite challenges with mini bricks. Amid health struggles and uncertainty with her diagnosis, Linda finds solace in small joys and support from family. She emphasizes that healing is not linear, urging others to persist through difficulties and seek help.
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Letters from Linda: Facing New Challenges with Compassion, Gratitude & Grace
Linda shares her struggle with TMJ, resulting in severe pain and the potential diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Despite overwhelming challenges, she finds strength in her faith and family, appreciating small victories like cooking dinner. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy for oneself and recognizes the value of support from loved ones.
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Everyday Women: Kath’s Story
Kath’s story reflects her journey from experiencing profound challenges, including domestic violence and mental health struggles, to finding resilience and purpose. After hitting rock bottom, she embraced healing through therapy and art. Her narrative emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, connection, and the pursuit of joy, inspiring others to persevere through adversity.
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Letters from Linda: Slowing Down, Shifting Gears, and Staying True to Myself
Linda Higgins shares her recent challenges with Functional Neurological Disorder, impacting her ability to write. She’s decided to post monthly to ensure meaningful content while managing her energy. Embracing authenticity, she’s rebranded away from ‘Rebel Soul’ to reflect her growth. Linda continues creating supportive materials and hand-decorated items for mental health.
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Life After 40 with FND: Redefining Myself Through Faith, Family & Rest
Linda reflects on turning 40, grappling with significant life changes due to Functional Neurological Disorder. While she questions her identity, she acknowledges her enduring values and the pride in her relationships, writing, and past contributions. Embracing her evolving self with hope, she looks forward to the future with faith and curiosity.
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FND Awareness Day: Spreading Awareness and Support
Today marks FND Awareness Day, highlighting Functional Neurological Disorder, a condition that affects many worldwide but remains misunderstood. FND results in debilitating symptoms due to the brain’s impaired signal processing. Raising awareness through education, support, and advocacy is essential to help those affected. Together, we can improve recognition and treatment for FND.
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Reflections and Revelations: My Story is Just Beginning
In concluding her blog series, Linda reflects on her journey through Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), emphasizing personal healing, relationship repair, and newfound faith. She cherishes life’s positive moments, acknowledges the strength gained from hardships, and looks forward to sharing stories that inspire authenticity and connection, while embracing the uncertainty of the future.
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Reflections & Revelations: FND and Finding New Meaning
In ‘Reflections and Revelations,’ the author shares their experiences with personal struggles, including mental health issues and a lost sense of purpose. They recount a pivotal shift from new age beliefs to finding solace in Christianity, ultimately discovering a deep love and support through faith. The series aims to inspire compassion and reflection on personal…
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Reflections & Revelations: My Paranormal Experience
The blog series “Reflections and Revelations” shares sensitive personal experiences. The author recounts a paranormal encounter at work that leads to an emotional breakdown and subsequent health issues. Ultimately diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, the author acknowledges the challenges of seeking help and healing.
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