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Monday, Apr 01st 2013
Caring for Husband With Stomach Cancer Is a Labor of Love
by Karen Klein
When my husband tells me, "You didn't sign up for this," I think, yes, I did. Sixteen years ago, on our wedding day, I made a bunch of promises in front of a room full of people. One of those promises had something to do with "in sickness and in health." So yes, I did sign up for this. I just didn't think I'd be called upon to fulfill the worst version of that one. But you don't get to pick and choose.
Friday, Mar 08th 2013
International Women's Day and the Importance of Gender Collaboration
by Pamela W. Barnes
Tuesday, Feb 05th 2013
Living With COPD
By Pam DeNardo
I was diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in January 1999 after spending six weeks getting over pneumonia. It was at a follow-up visit that my primary care doctor said, while listening to my lungs, "I don't hear much."After all those weeks of coughing, wheezing and gurgling when I breathed, I thought that was a good thing. It was a surprise when he said, "No, it isn't a good thing."
by Kristen M.Friday, Jan 04th 2013
Rewrite Your Day Gives Woman With Chronic Migraine Something to Be Thankful For
Meet Charity Wittner, of Mobile, Ala., a woman with chronic migraine and one of 15 winners of the Rewrite Your Day contest. As a winner, Charity got to work with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss to re-create a special moment lost to chronic migraine.
Charity's Story:
by Charity Wittner
Friday, Jan 04th 2013
Rewrite Your Day Gives Woman With Chronic Migraine a Christmas Celebration
Meet Donna Love, a South Bend, Indiana, native, a woman with chronic migraine and one of 15 winners of the Rewrite Your Day contest. As a winner, Donna got to work with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss to re-create a special moment lost to chronic migraine.
Donna's Story:
by Donna Love
Friday, Nov 30th 2012
Crohn's Disease: It Didn't Keep Me From the Olympics, and It Won't Stop Me Now
by Carrie Johnson
I'm a three-time Olympic athlete. I'm a veterinary student. And I'm living with Crohn's disease.
Monday, Oct 22nd 2012
Rewrite Your Day Gives Woman With Chronic Migraine Her Dream Wedding Redo
Meet Lorraine Arvizu of Tucson, Arizona, a woman with chronic migraine and one of 15 winners of the Rewrite Your Day contest. As a winner, Lorraine got to work with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss to re-create a special moment lost to chronic migraine.
Thursday, Oct 18th 2012
The Problem With Pills: Candy, Anyone?
by Lynn Garson
I have recently completed my personal journey from silver spoon to straitjacket and back. I come from a wealthy and privileged background, growing up in a house that looked more like Tara than Tara itself, with servants who came with the property. None of this insulated me from bouts of depression and anxiety.
Thursday, Sep 06th 2012
Rewrite Your Day Helps Woman with Chronic Migraine Celebrate an Important Wedding Anniversary
Meet Karen Spencer of Pittsburgh, Penn., a winner of the Rewrite Your Day contest, which is awarding 15 people the chance to work with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss to re-create a special moment lost to Chronic Migraine.
Karen's Story:
by Karen Spencer
