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….