Investigate the similarities between the quest for true love and the experience of managing lipedema. Uncover wisdom on embracing oneself, the power of community support, rejoicing in achievements, and the critical roles of self-love and perseverance through life’s obstacles. Embark on your lipedema journey, bolstered by affection and a solid network of support.
Discover the strength within self-affection and empathy as you navigate the hurdles of lipedema. Draw motivation from Charlie Chaplin’s insightful wisdom and introspective musings on the path to genuine selfhood.
Finding Passion Through Challenge: A Lipedema Journey to Joy Have you ever marveled at those who discover their passions early in life and then doggedly pursue them? That was a dream I long held but couldn’t seem to grasp. My hobbies were plentiful, yet when asked about my passion, all…
February, the month of love, is the perfect time to celebrate Self-Love Month, especially within our Lipedema community. This year, let’s embrace the idea of being our own Valentine and delve into what self-love truly means. Self-love is More Than a Phrase The phrase “Be Mine” often seen on Valentine’s…
The Simple Things: Finding Joy and Peace in Everyday Moments In our fast-paced world, it’s the simple things that often bring us the most joy and peace. Whether it’s the warmth of a smile from a friend, the comfort of holding a pet, the thrill of hearing our favorite song,…
Discovering Your ‘Why’ in the Journey of Health and Gratitude When embarking on a health journey, especially when navigating through the challenges of lipedema, understanding your ‘why’ is often heralded as the key to staying motivated and focused. Yet, finding this ‘why’ can be an elusive quest. The Quest for…
Happy New Year: Embracing Life with Lipedema! As the clock strikes midnight and we welcome the new year, it’s a time-honored tradition for many of us to set New Year’s resolutions. It’s a practice I’ve embraced since my elementary school days, creating over 50 resolutions throughout my life. Whether at…
Transitions Several times today I was told by a dear friend, “Transitions are hard” or “Transitions are not easy” or some other phrase that was much stronger, but basically had the same meaning. These statements of support were timely and powerful. You see, I have been on a wonderful vacation…
I remember the first time I joined the Lipedema TRIBE Community support group meeting. I was so nervous and ashamed, but the other members were so welcoming and supportive. They shared their own stories and offered me advice and encouragement. I left that meeting feeling like I had finally found…
Bridging Hearts The Unseen Bonds Of The Beautiful Community Connection Have you ever felt like life is a constant wheel spin, yearning for meaning? Dive into the enchanting world of Lipedema connections where everyday routines transform into extraordinary moments of magic. Community involvement and connection can have positive benefits on…
As social beings, our journey begins in the warm embrace of family and friends, laying the foundation for our sense of community. From the earliest days in preschool, we discover the diverse roles played by community members—firefighters, first responders, teachers, doctors, mail deliverers, restaurant workers, and police officers, all contributing…
I am a lucky duck. I get to play dress-up with my young granddaughters. I let them put whatever they want on me. Sometimes, I wear one of the skirts on my head like hair. They make me into a kitty, and at other times, they turn me into a…
Where are you on your health journey? Many of us feel as though we have spent years, decades even, on a journey looking for better health. We have been ‘watching’ what we eat, exercising and working out, taking supplements and meds, and simply working hard to take care of ourselves….
What does it mean to live with an open heart? Is it the same as having an open mind? And is it the same as seeing with open eyes? These are all very distinct qualities and they are all interconnected. They are all actions that take practice and awareness. They…
Self-care can be looked at as building a jigsaw puzzle. Each of us has our own unique puzzle and our own unique method or style of putting it all together. However, just like a jigsaw puzzle, there are many pieces of self-care and they all fit together to create a…
Over the course of several years, I have questioned friendship. What is it? Is it vital? Who are my friends and who are the people I just know? Is friendship permanent or fleeting? Is it strong, fragile, or both? Can friendship be one-sided, or is that something else entirely? Does…
Many times, in many circumstances, when I have felt like a failure, I have said, “I lack the willpower to do that.” And yet, I have also had other people praise me for my willpower when I have succeeded at something that they have not been so successful with. They…
Many of us are overwhelmed with a sense that we want to show love and compassion to those around us in today’s world. We find that we are driven to help others and live with a purpose. We, ourselves, have been shown compassion and would like to pay it forward….
When I took a communications course at Boise State University, I was introduced to the concept from Aristotle (albeit misquoted) that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Do you agree? What is your take on the whole being greater than the sum of its parts? Even…
Simple, loving gestures can really brighten a person’s day. It can make any person’s day, really. I cannot think of a single negative reason to pass up the chance to offer up a few simple acts of kindness to others. It is with this generosity that we can each express…