Tag Archives: self compassion

Are you treating yourself as if you matter?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

During my many years as a life coach for people with chronic illnesses, I’ve met many people who thought that ignoring their illness-related pain was their best option. I don’t agree. I think you will understand why if you think … Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton said it

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

There is a phrase Bill Clinton is known for – a phrase that helped him get elected in 1992. He first said it to an unemployed man at a town hall meeting, and then repeated it in other situations during … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a Tough Guy or Gal

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

Last week a woman in an online illness support group that I participate in–I’ll call her Ellen–shared with the group that her hair had fallen out and then had grown back in, but it now looked weird. Ellen wrote that … Continue reading →

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How to Love Yourself When You Have a Chronic Illness – an Open Letter to Richard M. Cohen

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

Richard Cohen is an author, a journalist, and a former senior producer for CBS and CNN. He has multiple sclerosis and has been diagnosed with and treated for colon cancer. I’ve been an admirer of his ever since I read … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Start Healing

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Thomas Robinson

My girlfriend broke up with my in January, but that’s not what this post is about. I was on an emotional roller coaster for many weeks afterward, so I joined a support group on Yahoo for people like me who … Continue reading →

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