💪I create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
🧭 You don’t need to “overcome” your illness to live fully
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Hi Reader, Ever notice how often we hear stories about people with chronic illness “beating the odds” or “not letting their condition stop them”? At first, those stories sound inspiring. But there was a time when I let that message shape everything — how I saw myself, how I treated my body, even what I believed made me “worthy.” I didn’t realize that message — the one that tells us we’re only doing well if we’re pushing through — was doing far more harm than good. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re failing for needing rest, accommodations, or a slower pace, this week’s post is for you. I’m sharing the quiet but powerful ways the “overcoming” mindset shows up in our daily lives — and what helped me finally let it go. You’ll learn:
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into this journey, this post will help you take a breath, release the guilt, and start building a life that works with your body instead of against it. → Read the full post: The Dangerous Lie Behind ‘Overcoming’ Chronic Illness — And How to Let It Go And if you’re ready to take it one step further — to speak up for your needs without apology, especially in medical settings — don’t forget to download your free Medical Self-Advocacy Checklist while you’re there. It’s waiting for you near the bottom of the post. Talk soon,
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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie
💪I create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
Hey Reader, You know that weird Sunday feeling? The pressure to rest and prepare, the overwhelm before the week even starts…Yeah. I used to crash hard every Sunday trying to “get ahead.” So I started doing something different—something gentler. And now, I’ve turned that routine into a free printable checklist just for you. If you’ve been looking for a spoonie-friendly way to reset your week without draining your last bit of energy, you’ll want to grab this. 📝 Get the free Spoonie Sunday Setup...
Hey Reader, Have you ever looked around your space and thought, “I want to clean… but I just can’t today”? Same. And it’s not because we’re lazy. When you’re living with chronic illness, there’s often this tug-of-war between needing a calm, tidy space and not having the energy to make it happen. That tension can pile up just as quickly as the laundry does. So what if there were a middle ground? This week on the blog, I’m doing something a little different—and I’m really excited about it. I’ve...
Hey there, Reader! Today marks the start of Disability Pride Month here in the U.S., in honor of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities act in July of 1990. Disability Pride Month isn’t flashy. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s complicated.And sometimes it looks like finally deciding to stop apologizing for your limits. This week on the blog, I’m sharing a newly updated post about what disability pride means to me now—and why it matters more than ever this year. I’m diving into how...