live your best life – disability hacks and advice for neuropathy
This post was originally published in 2017 and has been updated and republished for 2026. Although my CMT hands may have progressed since I first wrote it, thankfully, the number of tools, gadgets, and everyday products designed to make life easier has increased too. Required Affiliate Disclosure : Some of the links in this post…
Your feelings are normal and valid and it’s important to acknowledge them. When we blow them off or try to block them, those same feelings tend to linger on and intensify.
Does anyone else wish we could press fast forward on Summer 2020?
With camps & pools closed & all summer activities canceled due to Coronavirus, our only real respite from the claustrophobia of quarantining for months indoors is time spent “socially distanced” in the great outdoors. So of course, it’s literally the most uncomfortable summer ever here in Michigan with weeks on end of 90+ degree temps & high humidity. Ugh! Can’t we catch a break?
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The fantasy of a tropical escape from the freezing winter is what powers many people through another 4 inches of snow to shovel, or their extra long commute home from work on ice covered roads.
My husband and I love going to all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. The weather is always perfect, and we get to truly relax without having to really plan or think.
This post has been updated for 2026 with current styles, brands, and products (because broken links and outdated picks are not part of my love language 😂). Some of these are affiliate links—which means if you shop through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Think of it as…
There is no better excuse than Valentine’s Day to channel your inner Beyonce and act like the sexy goddess you are. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, dinner with girlfriends, or a date night with Netflix & some cheap champagne, February 14th is all about looking and feeling red hot – disability, or not.
If you asked me to describe myself, disability — and CMT — wouldn’t even crack my top ten. Honestly, it might not make the list at all. I’d probably start with things like: Mom. Wife. Stepmom. Friend who shows up (with store-bought snacks — but the good ones). Over-planner. Chronic list-maker. Empty nester — which…
The Holiday Season isn’t all jingle bells and sleigh rides when you have an invisible disability. As temps begin falling and your calendar starts filling, the stress and worry about how the hell you’ll make it through it all, rears it’s Scrooge like head. Of course this time of year can be stressful for everyone. There is a ton of pressure to be merry and create picture perfect, Norman Rockwell like moments, to then post on Facebook of course.
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Being a full time leg brace wearer can be annoying & frustrating at times, but I’m grateful for them as I would not be able to do all that I can do without their help. So, when it comes to AFOS, the good definitely outweighs the bad, especially when you know hacks to make them more tolerable. What follows are 7 common Afo & orthotic problems and their solutions.
Let’s talk summer. You’ve got the cute swimsuit, a wide-brim hat that says “I brunch,” and maybe even a beach read you’ll pretend to start before getting distracted by people-watching. But if you wear an AFO or deal with foot drop, just getting to your chair can feel like navigating an obstacle course made of…