Elevating with words: 4 inspiring New Year’s affirmations for lymphies
We keep our lymphedema limbs elevated, so why not elevate our words, too?
Tag: self esteem
World Health Day 2017: Reflections on life with depression and lymphedema
In managing and treating our physical health, we must be mindful not to neglect our emotional and mental health in the process.
New Year’s Resolutions for Lymphies
For us lymphies, the new year is a great time to look at our health habits—both physical and mental—and see what we need to work on, and what we can carry over with us into the new year.
Lessons from a lunar eclipse
While reflecting on the symbology of eclipses, of the significance of things being revealed over time and of trusting in the things we cannot control, I was reminded of my experience with lymphedema.
Daring to Bare
Each day that I combat my fears is another day affirming my self-worth, and those negative voices in my head get that much quieter.
Another big milestone, lymphies…
Yesterday, I bit the bullet: I donned a dress and pulled on my garment and, taking a deep breath, stepped out the door.
Body Image, part 2
How I remain mindful of my lymphedema in the midst of eating disorder recovery.
Getting Personal
Hey, all. Living with this disease has not been easy. Growing up, I always knew one of my legs wasContinue Reading