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People

Gain insight into the lives of various people living with chronic illness and/or disability in various forms — through interviews, podcasts, 'a day in the life' peeks, photos and more.

People Sheryl Chan

Interview on “The Uninvisible Pod”: What I've Learned From Living with Chronic Illness for 20 Years

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed over on “The Uninvisible Pod”, a podcast series hosted by Lauren Freedman. She herself lives with depression, anxiety, Hashimoto’s Disease and sleep disorders, since she was a teen. Her podcast features people who live with various chronic illnesses, their loved ones,
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People Sheryl Chan

A Day in the Life of a “POTSie” (A What??)

An Introduction from A Chronic Voice — What is a “POTSie” & Hello Keira! Keira is a young lady who lives with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a.k.a. a “POTSie”. On top of that, she has five other major chronic and mental illnesses. Keira is also into photography, animal behaviour
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Home & Lifestyle Sheryl Chan

My Responses to “A Day in the Life” Linkup (What Does 'Normal' Even Mean?)

My Responses to the “A Day in the Life” Linkup These responses are part of the ‘Day in the Life’ linkup previously, which aimed to showcase people with different illnesses, and how they live their lives. The definition of ‘normal’ is always an intriguing topic to me, because there is
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Singapore Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to Live with Invisible Illness in Singapore? (7 Locals Share Their Thoughts)

mThank you to Floral Garage for This Collaboration That Showcases What It's Like to Live in Singapore with Invisible Illness Chesna from Floral Garage approached me a couple weeks back for a collaboration. We had a floral workshop planned for raising awareness on chronic conditions, but perhaps the
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People Sheryl Chan

Invisible in Florence: Life with Chronic Illness in Italy

An Introduction to Sara Russell & Chronic Illness in Italy Sara graciously agreed to share her life experiences for the Invisible Cities linkup, when I learned that she resides in the beautiful countryside of Italy! Living in Europe (at least for a while) is a dream of mine, so this
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Singapore Sheryl Chan

Invisible in Singapore: What's It Like to Live Here with Chronic Illnesses?

These answers are my response to the “Invisible Cities Linkup” (Pros & Cons of Living with Chronic Illness in Your City). You can submit your own entry and read more about other countries here. Updated: * 18 Sep 2018: Kale. Also, images are all from Unsplash. *Disclaimer: This article is meant
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Travel Sheryl Chan

Invisible Cities Linkup: Pros & Cons of Living with Chronic Illness in Your City

The Invisible Cities Linkup – A Resource on Chronic Illness, Travel & Culture I’ve always been interested in cultures, specifically the differences, and what’s considered ‘normal’ to each. This linkup will be about the ins and outs of the city or town you live in, in relation to the
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

Rheumatoid Arthritis — the Biggest Street Fight of My Life

My Name is Ray, and I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis I was lucky and did not always have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I did not have RA as an infant, nor as a child, teenager or younger adult. Like I said I was lucky, unlike millions of others who have Arthritis. This
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Caregiving Sheryl Chan

What’s it Like to be the Father of a Child with Chronic Illness? (Precious Insights from My Own Dad!)

An Introduction to My Father If there's one passion that my father passed on to me, it would be travelling. More of the rugged, far out type of places, rather than posh retreats. I will forever be grateful for the wonderful childhood memories he gave to me, as
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Caregiving Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to be the Mother of a Chronically Ill Child? (Precious Insights from My Own Mum)

Mothers are Life’s Ultimate Superheroes There’s no need to state the obvious I suppose, but many mothers are the ultimate superheroes in everyday life. They’re the ones who show up when things get rough, and showing up once is actually the 'easiest' part. This can
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Reviews Sheryl Chan

What I Thought About the Award-Winning Film, “Unrest” (vs My Healthy Movie Night Companions!)

*Disclaimer: This review of the film, “Unrest”, is a sponsored post. I got to watch a preview in exchange. This post is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for
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People Sheryl Chan

“It’s in My Blood”: Bree Dixon — Paris Je T’aime, Even with Chronic Pain

Featuring Bree Dixon of “3 Sisters Abroad” Bree enjoys travelling, especially with her two sisters, and her blog has some lovely pictures of the adventurous trio! She fell in love with Paris at first sight, and loves visiting Europe in general. She also has an interest in photography, and combines
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