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  • 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
  • Ride the Wave…

    Ride the Wave…

    I think I’ve definitely come out of my long winter flare and I am enjoying every second of feeling (almost) normal before its over. I think I’m currently at my peak. Keep in mind that a peak for me is about 85-90%, compared to a healthy person at 100%. I won’t complain though. This still […]

    Meredith Gallie

    June 16, 2021
    life
    autoimmune disease, blog, buddhism, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic illness mom, chronic illness warrior, chronic pain, disabled, dysautonomia, family, fatigue, flare, happiness, invisible illness, mental health, mindfulness, mom of 4, peace, positivity, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, surviving as mom, unchargeable, wellness
  • Rebirth after a Flare

    Rebirth after a Flare

    I’m happy to admit that I have been feeling pretty good lately. I finally came out of my flare about a month ago, and I’m so happy. It always feels like a rebirth. Like I woke up out of a months-long coma. This seems to be a pattern each year in the spring. I come […]

    Meredith Gallie

    June 2, 2021
    life
    autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic illness mom, chronic illness warrior, chronic pain, depression, disabled, flare, happiness, invisible illness, mental health, mindfulness, positivity, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie, spring
  • Happy 420 Everyone!

    Happy 420 Everyone!

    Today is April 20th, aka 420, aka the day of celebration for stoners everywhere. I think this is a good time to talk about a subject that is becoming less taboo in recent times. Marijuana, pot, weed, 420, cannabis, reefer, grass, and the many other names that are used to describe a delightful little plant […]

    Meredith Gallie

    April 20, 2021
    life
    420, autoimmune disease, cannabis, cbd, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, hemp, herb, legal, marijuana, medical, medicine, pot, pothead, recreational, sjogrens, spoonie, stoner, weed
  • Living Life 2 hours at a Time

    Living Life 2 hours at a Time

    There’s this idea out there that if you (…or I) just think positive, then whatever is ailing us will just magically disappear. Like “have you tried not thinking about it?” or “You just need to be more positive”. As if the reason for my pain and illness is because I think about it too much. […]

    Meredith Gallie

    March 2, 2021
    life
    anxiety, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, clean eating, denial, depression, disability, disabled, dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, housebound, invisible illness, life, mental health, mind over matter, mindfulness, pots, sjogrens, sjogrens syndrome, spoonie
  • My Not-So-Happy Birthday

    My Not-So-Happy Birthday

    Tomorrow is my 40th birthday. I have mixed feelings about this. In the last 10 years or so, my birthday brings me sadness. There wasn’t any particular event that permanently ruined my special day. I try to be happy about the celebration of another year of life, but there is always a darkness, a heaviness […]

    Meredith Gallie

    February 16, 2021
    life
    40th birthday, autoimmune, birthday, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, chronically ill, covid, depression, disabled, friends, illness, loneliness, mental health, party, sadness, sjogrens, spoonie
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