Emotional Healing & Faith
Woah. Can you say emotional rollercoaster? That's how it feels sometimes when people don't understand your disease, or you're so tired you can barely talk, or you are surrounded by food you can't eat, or... the list goes on and on. Here are our best tips for managing mental health and keeping a strong faith.
How to Master the Art of Talking About Your Autoimmune Disease
I have a BIG mouth. And it has gotten me in trouble at work more than once. My manager tells me… “Frank, you have a ton of potential, but you need to learn how to play the game.” First of a...
How to Find & Join Autoimmune Disease Support Groups on Facebook
Remember that one time Facebook announced (on Facebook, of course) that Facebook is bad for mental health? In fact, years ago, I gave up Facebook “for good” for this very reason. I noticed that...
Easy Prayer for Busy People: A Simple 5-Minute Daily Prayer Plan
This morning, while saying grace, my toddler prayed for the green beans on her plate. I chuckled, of course. But deep down, I felt a bit envious of the simplicity and innocence behind a child’s ...
From Cradle Catholic to On-Fire Christian
I am what some refer to as a “Cradle Catholic.” I was raised Catholic since the day I was born. Some people may see this as a blessing – to be raised in the faith. I am not denying that i...
Becoming Catholic: God’s Tools for My Conversion
It all started on Easter Sunday 2010, the day I know to be… The Day of My Conversion When Anna and I started dating, we never discussed religion. I was baptized Catholic as an infant, but never s...
Healthy Family Activities: Eating Together as a Family
Here (on this blog), we talk about food all the time. Seriously, it’s plastered everywhere. Read through any number of our articles, you will likely see diet mentioned in some way. It’s no ...