A bed and bedside table with a lamp on it. Title reads: You might be an M.E. sufferer if... part 1, guest post by David A Graham.

You Might Be An M.E. Sufferer If… (Part 1) Guest Post By David A Graham

​I can’t read this without a ​smile on my face and shaking my head in agreement. In this three-part series our guest author, David Graham, shares ​his humorous ​take ​on life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I ​think it also ties in wonderfully with our Effects Of M.E. awareness campaign. I hope it makes you ​giggle as much as I am! ​I’ve also created some graphics you can share online if any of David’s comments resonate with you. Click on any of…

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Brenna is wearing a black top, she has long curly brown hair and is looking to the side. on the right the title reads A day in my life with POTS, MCAD, Gastro Paresis and More. Interview with Brenna by Chronically Hopeful

Living With POTS, Gastroparesis, MCAD And More – A Day In The Life Of Brenna

​Today I am ​excited to share ​Brenna’s chronic illness story with you. She is a creative warrior who has been battling​ a multitude of chronic conditions including POTS, Gastroparesis, MCAD and many more for over a decade. This interview is part of an ongoing series where we meet spoonie warriors from around the world ​who share their struggles and victories as they navigate life with various chronic ​conditions ​​or invisible disabilities.  I hope this series will encourage you and perhaps…

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A lady sitting out in the garden having tea and cake in the sunshine. Title reads Eat To Heal Loss Of Appetite and Depression, Interview with Jo, by Chronically Hopeful

Eat To Heal Loss Of Appetite And Depression, Interview With Jo

​​In this interview series ​we ​explore ​how diet and chronic illness affect each other and today I have the honour of sharing Jo’s story. Jo’s ​appetite was severely affected by her mental health, but with the help of loved ones, she ​found a way to overcome it and get back to a place where she could once again enjoy a healthy diet. When it comes to chronic illness, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, especially when it comes to healing through…

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Heather resting arms on a table, smiling. Title reads Faith through Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Interview with Heather Hancock,ChronicallyHopeful

Heather Hancock on Faith Through Illness: Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy

Welcome to another Warrior of the Week guest interview. In this Faith Through Illness series we will meet various chronic illness warriors who’ll share their faith journey with us. How does chronic illness affect their faith and how does their faith affect their condition? This week I have the honour of sharing Heather Hancock‘s story. Heather is a Christian Inner Healing Coach helping women to find freedom from their emotional scars and spiritual wounds. She has a gorgeous blog where she…

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Blue forget-me-not flowers on the left. Title reads Day In My Life with undiagnosed chronic illness, Interview with Jodie, ChronicallyHopeful

Living With Undiagnosed Illness – A Day In The Life Of Jodie

In this interview series we highlight various chronic illnesses and the amazing warriors who deal with them daily. My aim is to raise awareness as well as celebrate the many ways in which our fellow warriors overcome the limits illness and disability has placed on them. Today I have the privilege of sharing Jodie‘s “A Day In My Life” interview here on Chronically Hopeful. Jodie has fought hard for years to get a diagnosis – a battle that many chronic…

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Heather wearing a floral top, smiling at the camera. Title reads Chronic Pain and Lukewarm Faith, guest post by Heahter Hart, ChronicallyHopeful

Chronic Pain and Lukewarm Faith, by Heather Hart

After almost a year of severe, chronic migraines, I am happy to announce that I am finally feeling better. I’m not 100% yet, but I have had several pain-free days for the first time in ten months. I am over-the-moon excited and thankful for the relief. But as much as I clung to God over the past year, I’m sad to say that my faith still suffered. For months I was unable to read my Bible (or anything else for…

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Tracy wearing glasses, smiling at the camera. Title reads Faith Through Degenerative disc and joint disease, Interview with Tracy Cooper, by Chronically Hopeful

Tracy Cooper on Faith Through Illness: Degenerative Disc And Joint Disease

Welcome to another guest interview in our Faith Through Illness series. In each interview we will meet a new warrior who’ll share their faith journey with us. How does chronic illness affect their faith and how does their faith affect their condition? This week I have the honour of sharing Tracy Cooper’s story. Tracy has a beautiful blog where she writes about faith, family and life as she deals with chronic pain. She is also a freelance writer and speaker…

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Gina wearing a yellow jumper, smiling. Title reads Eat To Heal IBS, interview with Gina Caro, by Chronically Hopeful

Eating To Heal IBS, Interview With Gina Caro

Since falling ill with severe chronic illness, I have discovered that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to managing chronic conditions, especially in regards to healing through diet. We each have to commit to trying anything we can and letting our bodies show us what works and what doesn’t. Welcome to my first guest post in this new interview series, Eat To Heal, where we will explore the effects of diet on chronic illness. We will meet various people…

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Laura has curly red hair, glasses and is smiling. Title reads A Day In My Life with multiple chronic illnesses, interview with Laura Morningstar, by Chronically Hopeful

Living With Multiple Chronic Illnesses – A Day In The Life Of Laura

In this interview series we feature the stories of chronic illness warriors around the world, we shine a light on various chronic illnesses and the amazing humans who deal with them daily. The aim is to raise awareness as well as celebrate the ways in which our fellow warriors overcome the limits placed on them. Today I have the privilege of sharing Laura Morningstar‘s A Day In My Life interview here on Chronically Hopeful. Laura is a warrior who battles…

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Jennifer has dark, bob cut hair, she is wearing a stripy, sleeveless top, smiling. Title reads Faith Through Hemiplegic Migraine, Interview with Jennifer Cannon, by Chronically Hopeful

Jennifer Cannon on Faith Through Illness: Hemiplegic Migraine

Welcome to the second interview on Faith Through Illness.  In this series we will meet a variety of Christians from around the world, people who all struggle with different chronic conditions. We will hear from them how their faith has been affected by their health and how the Lord gets them through it. Their struggles and their victories.  I hope you will find these stories as encouraging as I do! Today I’m sharing Jennifer’s journey of faith. She has a…

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