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Dancing on the Edge of Dreams: What I Gained from a Ballet Audition
We arrived in droves—bright-eyed and ballet-bound—each of us clutching a dream and a number. The audition for Clara in The Nutcracker with Ballet West, a professional dance company, wasn’t just a chance. It was the chance. For young dancers, few opportunities shine as...
What is Medical Gaslighting?
There is a quiet betrayal that happens in the hushed corners of exam rooms, one that leaves patients questioning their own bodies, their own instincts, their own truth. It is called medical gaslighting, and for many, it is an invisible wound that cuts deeper than the...
From Surviving to Thriving: How Acts of Service Can Improve Your Well-Being
There is an undeniable truth about living with a chronic illness—it can feel as though you are walking a tightrope stretched across a canyon of uncertainty. Each day is a delicate balance of physical discomfort, emotional fatigue, and the sheer will to navigate the...
Multiple Sclerosis vs. Primary Progressive Aphasia
Understanding chronic illness means navigating a landscape where symptoms can overlap, conditions can mimic each other, and clarity often feels elusive. Today, we'll explore Multiple Sclerosis vs. Primary Progressive Aphasia, diving into the unique features of Primary...
Symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that quietly, yet profoundly, disrupts the harmony of the body. It occurs when the mast cells, those tiny sentinels of our immune system, release too many chemicals at the wrong time. The result is a cascade of...
What is Endometriosis? A Guide to Understanding the Condition
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is like a hidden, uninvited presence in your body—a condition where tissue that should be confined to the uterus finds itself elsewhere. This tissue, which mirrors the lining of the uterus, begins to grow in places it doesn’t...
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