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If you have a chronic illness or live with someone who does you know it’s not just a physical battle, but also an emotional one.  And often times the later is the more challenging.

In 2006 I began getting sick for the second time and there was no specific diagnosis   The best the doctors could say was that because I had had extensive exposure to black mold (the house we were renting at the time – that’s also where I had my office – had significant black mold) my immune system was destroyed and my body was shutting down.

That’s when my journey really began.

I have had my share of really bad days, both physically and emotionally but, I’ve also had more than my share of really great days … days when I’ve spoken to hundreds of people and days when I’ve very much enjoyed this wonderful life.  And sometimes a day can be both good and bad.  I may wake up feeling good only to find myself struggling to stay vertical by lunchtime.

But regardless of the way my day is going I know there is always an opportunity to grow and to strengthen my character.  As the Choose a Better Life Chick ™ (see my Choose a Better Life™ site) I often tell people that you cannot always control what happens to you, but you can always control how you respond to what happens to you.  Your attitude is always your choice.

My hope is that this site will be an encouragement and a safe place for anyone who struggles with chronic illness and for those who live with those of us who do.  I will be honest as I share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my journey and I hope you will feel comfortable doing the same.  However, I will also always try to steer you to finding the positive along the way.

I have a chronic illness, but I am not my chronic illness.

Life is way too good to be trapped in self pity or despair.  I am determined to live well and bless others as I move through life.  And as I do so, I know that what I do today has a direct impact on my tomorrow.

I hope you will join me in Fighting for the Future and Choosing a Better Life with Chronic Illness.