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Life after Healing from Sjögren's Syndrome

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  • Focus Inward

    Focus Inward

    In light of my most recent discovery about myself (being on the autism spectrum), I’ve been reevaluating myself and my social interactions. I’ve spent my whole life trying to be social and have friends while always wondered what was wrong with me that I couldn’t do it like everybody else. I could never understand why…

    Meredith Gallie

    December 26, 2021
    life
    anxiety, astronomy, autism, chronic illness, chronic illness mom, chronic illness warrior, depression, disabled, friends, happiness, hobbies, hobby, housebound, invisible illness, joy, loneliness, lonely, mental health, music, passion, piano, science, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, social, spoonie
  • A Life of Confusion…

    A Life of Confusion…

    At 40 years old I’ve discovered that I have Autism. There, I said it! I feel ridiculous saying it at all. But it is the truth. It has been my truth all along but I never knew it. This explains why I’ve always had so many problems with myself and why I’ve hated myself for…

    Meredith Gallie

    December 13, 2021
    life
    adult autism, asd, aspergers, aspie, autism, autism mom, autistic, chronic illness, different, disability, disabled, female, invisible illness, mental health, spoonie
  • When There is No One

    When There is No One

    I read a lot of motivational quotes and sayings about general positivity, mindfulness, etc. One thing that I often see is about the importance of having a loving and supportive circle of friends. How having friends can help me to live a longer, healthier, more fulfilled life. I hear people discuss how they’d be lost…

    Meredith Gallie

    December 12, 2021
    life
    autism, best friend, chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, friends, loneliness, lonely, mental health, social life, spoonie
  • Trying to Live Life

    Trying to Live Life

    It’s 8:23 PM on a Sunday. I’m sitting here eating one of my favorite “healthy” snacks which is apple slices dipped in caramel sauce with crumbled pecans. This has been one of my favorite desserts lately. Last week was busy. Hockey game in the city on Monday, errands everyday in between, concert in the city…

    Meredith Gallie

    November 17, 2021
    life
    autoimmune, bedbound, blog, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic illness mom, chronic illness warrior, chronic pain, disability, disabled, flare, homebound, illness, invisible illness, life, mindfulness, nature, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, unchargeable
  • The End of Summer

    The End of Summer

    Once again, I’ve waited far too long to write and give updates. Now I’m overwhelmed with what to write. So much to share… I’ll just start and see where it takes me. This was a great summer for me, yet I still have so much I wanted to do but didn’t get to for one…

    Meredith Gallie

    November 8, 2021
    life
    anhydrosis, autoimmune, blog, chronic illness, chronic illness warrior, chronic pain, disability, disabled, disney, disneyworld, ecv, family, flare, heat intolerance, illness, invisible illness, mom of 4, prednisone, scooter, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, steroids, summer, surviving as mom, sweat, vacation
  • I am Only Human

    I am Only Human

    Yesterday I was sitting on my lounger next to the pool watching my 6 year old son and my 5 year old nephew swim together…   I’m  amused by their imagination as they make up random scenarios to act out together.  It is early September and the weather is very mild.  It is a comfortable…

    Meredith Gallie

    September 9, 2021
    life
    blog, depression, family, friends, invisible illness, loneliness, love, mental health, relationships, sadness, spoonie, support, toxic
  • Feeling Restless

    Feeling Restless

    *This was written a few weeks ago. I’m finally publishing it now. I feel restless. My mind craves something, but I can’t pinpoint it. It’s like my brain is starving for stimulus. I want to do lots of things but I can’t quite figure out what. I’m trying some new things hoping it’ll satisfy my…

    Meredith Gallie

    August 21, 2021
    life
    autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic illness warrior, chronic pain, disabled, happiness, health, housebound, invisible illness, peace, positivity, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, strong
  • What is this Strange Feeling?

    What is this Strange Feeling?

    I’ve been feeling strong. I’m feeling good! I feel amazing! I’m trying not to get too attached, but I truly enjoy each day of feeling good. I’m exercising, learning, having fun, being active, …acting normal. I’m even walking more than I have in years! I have a theory for my surprising strength and overall wellbeing.…

    Meredith Gallie

    August 21, 2021
    life
    autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, chronicillnesswarrior, disabled, fulfillment, happiness, health, housebound, imposter, invisible illness, mental health, momlife, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie
  • Summer Nights

    Summer Nights

    My last post was all about feeling exhausted and fearing a flare. I can happily say that about a week later and I’m feeling pretty good, but a bit delicate. As long as I pace myself and rest often I can function, or at least have some fun. I am just taking it day by…

    Meredith Gallie

    June 29, 2021
    life
    autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic illness mom, chronic pain, disability, disabled, family, fun, happiness, harbor, invisible illness, joy, memories, positivity, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, summer, summer nights
  • Not a Happy Camper

    Not a Happy Camper

    *This post was written a week ago. I finally had time to post it today. I woke up a few days ago with a UTI and have been a mess ever since. The last few days I really struggled with my energy and have spent much of my time laying on the couch napping. Today…

    Meredith Gallie

    June 22, 2021
    life
    autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, disabled, flare, housebound, invisible illness, sick, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, uti
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